Serving 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Valley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The West Valley School serves the southwest part of West Valley City, UT, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Valley School's student population of 764 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
764 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
West Valley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Valley School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#680 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Valley School's ranking?
West Valley School is ranked #680 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are West Valley School often compared to?
West Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillside School, Valley Crest School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend West Valley School?
764 students attend West Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of West Valley School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Valley School?
West Valley School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Valley School offer ?
West Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Valley School part of?
West Valley School is part of Granite School District.
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