Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westside 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 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside School's student population of 622 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Westside 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 Westside School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
34%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
60%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Westside School's ranking?
Westside School is ranked #641 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Westside School often compared to?
Westside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside School, Reagan Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Westside School?
622 students attend Westside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Westside School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside School?
Westside School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westside School offer ?
Westside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Westside School part of?
Westside School is part of Nebo School District.
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