Serving 581 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alta View School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta View School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Alta View School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alta View School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta View School is 0.50, 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
#217 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
66%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta View School's ranking?
Alta View School is ranked #217 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Alta View School?
581 students attend Alta View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Alta View School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta View School?
Alta View School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alta View School offer ?
Alta View School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alta View School part of?
Alta View School is part of Canyons School District.
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