Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Western Hills 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Western Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#927 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
56%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
30%
71%
Hawaiian
9%
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Hills School's ranking?
Western Hills School is ranked #927 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Western Hills School?
298 students attend Western Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Western Hills School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Hills School?
Western Hills School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Western Hills School offer ?
Western Hills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Western Hills School part of?
Western Hills School is part of Granite School District.
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