Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brookside School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher 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 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookside School's student population of 393 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brookside 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 Brookside School is 0.36, which is less 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
#551 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside School's ranking?
Brookside School is ranked #551 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Brookside School often compared to?
Brookside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside School, Art City School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% 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 Brookside School?
393 students attend Brookside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Brookside School students are White, 14% 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 Brookside School?
Brookside School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Brookside School offer ?
Brookside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brookside School part of?
Brookside School is part of Nebo School District.
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