Serving 602 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 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). 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 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside School's student population of 602 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westside School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside School is 0.52, which is more 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
#624 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
63%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside School's ranking?
Westside School is ranked #624 out of 975 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Westside School?
602 students attend Westside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Westside School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside School?
Westside School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
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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