Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District

1400 W Goodwin Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 368 students in Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public School in Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
1 School
1,107 Schools
# Students
368 Students
676,842 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
31,428 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 152 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (UT)
#99 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
40%
(20-21)
35-39%
43%
(20-21)
37%
45%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%
(2022-23)
19.2%
26.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
46%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
48%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,543 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,799. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,052 is less than the state median of $10,896. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,543
$10,799
Spending / Student
$10,052
$10,896

Best Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Lake Center For Science Education
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 W Goodwin Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8226
Gr: 6-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District?
Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District manages 1 public schools serving 368 students.
What is the rank of Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District?
Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District is ranked #99 out of 152 school districts in Utah (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District?
48% of Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District?
Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,052 is less than the state median of $10,896. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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