Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Beacon Heights School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beacon Heights School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Beacon Heights School's student population of 397 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beacon Heights School ranks within the top 5% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon Heights School is 0.51, 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
#23 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
68%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon Heights School's ranking?
Beacon Heights School is ranked #23 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Beacon Heights School often compared to?
Beacon Heights Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Beacon Heights School?
397 students attend Beacon Heights School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Beacon Heights School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Heights School?
Beacon Heights School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Beacon Heights School offer ?
Beacon Heights School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Beacon Heights School part of?
Beacon Heights School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Beacon Heights School located?
Beacon Heights School is located in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 5 other public schools located in Sugar House.
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