Serving 17 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Children Behavior Therapy Unit ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Children Behavior Therapy Unit's student population of 17 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
17 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Children Behavior Therapy Unit 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 Children Behavior Therapy Unit is 0.68, 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
#241 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
41%
20%

Black
6%
1%

White
35%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%

Two or more races
18%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
24%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children Behavior Therapy Unit's ranking?
Children Behavior Therapy Unit is ranked #241 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Children Behavior Therapy Unit often compared to?
Children Behavior Therapy Unitis often viewed alongside schools like Rivers Edge School, Jordan Valley School, Hartvigsen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Children Behavior Therapy Unit?
17 students attend Children Behavior Therapy Unit.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Children Behavior Therapy Unit students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Children Behavior Therapy Unit?
Children Behavior Therapy Unit has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Children Behavior Therapy Unit offer ?
Children Behavior Therapy Unit offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Children Behavior Therapy Unit part of?
Children Behavior Therapy Unit is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Children Behavior Therapy Unit located?
Children Behavior Therapy Unit is located in the University neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT.
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