Westland School
Westland School serves 510 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Westland 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 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westland School's student population of 510 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westland School is ranked within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Westland School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
74%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westland School's ranking?
Westland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Westland School?
510 students attend Westland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Westland School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Westland School offer ?
Westland School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Westland School part of?
Westland School is part of Jordan School District.
School Reviews
2 2/28/2022
This school is a great admin staff, teachers, principle, ALPS program, and is an amazing school.
5 11/2/2017
Westland Elementary is amazing! i have spent 6 years of school here and am on my 7th. We love you, Westland!:)
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