Valley Crest School
Valley Crest School serves 653 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Valley Crest School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Valley Crest School places among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Valley Crest School's student population of 653 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 653 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Valley Crest School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Valley Crest School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (UT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #840 out of 957 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 34:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 17% |
| Black | 6% | 1% |
| White | 37% | 74% |
| Hawaiian | 6% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Granite School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, UT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Valley Crest School is Monticello Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Neil Armstrong Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Valley City Neil Armstrong Academy Math: 56% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 765 students10
0.4 miles
5194 West Highbury Parkway
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5284 0.4 PK-6 765 - West Valley City Monticello Academy Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-11 | 769 students10
0.6 miles
2782 S Corporate Park Drive
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 417-8040 0.6 K-11 769 - West Valley City Monroe School Math: 34% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 727 students10
1.0 miles
4450 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4918 1 PK-6 727 - West Valley City West Valley School Math: 27% | Reading: 25%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 646 students10
1.0 miles
6049 W Brud Dr
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-5079 1 K-6 646 - West Valley City Carl Sandburg School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 355 students10
1.2 miles
3900 S 5325 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5008 1.2 PK-6 355
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