Serving 640 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 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westside School serves the northern part of Springville, UT, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside School's student population of 640 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
640 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 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 0.54, 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
#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
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
35%
21%
White
58%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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?
640 students attend Westside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Westside School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside School?
Westside School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than 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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