Viewmont School
Viewmont School serves 455 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Viewmont School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Viewmont School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Viewmont School's student population of 455 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 455 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 23 teachers |
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School Rankings
Viewmont School is ranked within the top 20% of all 959 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Viewmont School is 0.33, which is less 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 | #181 out of 959 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 17% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 81% | 74% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Murray 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 Viewmont School is Riverview Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Horizon School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Salt Lake City Riverview Junior High School Math: 61% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-9 | 651 students10
0.2 miles
751 W Tripp Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7446 0.2 7-9 651 - Salt Lake City Horizon School Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 678 students10
0.8 miles
5180 S 700 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7420 0.8 K-6 678 - Salt Lake City John C. Fremont School Math: 22% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 474 students10
1.1 miles
4249 S 1425 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(385) 646-4834 1.1 K-6 474 - Salt Lake City Liberty School Math: 55% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 378 students10
1.1 miles
140 W 6100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7424 1.1 K-6 378 - Salt Lake City Plymouth School Math: 28% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 765 students10
1.1 miles
5220 S 1470 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(385) 646-4978 1.1 K-6 765
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