Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Diamond Ridge 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 39% (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 47% 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-6
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diamond Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Diamond Ridge School's student population of 574 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Diamond Ridge 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 Diamond Ridge School is 0.60, 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
#600 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
35%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
53%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamond Ridge School's ranking?
Diamond Ridge School is ranked #600 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Diamond Ridge School often compared to?
Diamond Ridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falcon Ridge School by visitors of our site.
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 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Diamond Ridge School?
574 students attend Diamond Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Diamond Ridge School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diamond Ridge School?
Diamond Ridge School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Diamond Ridge School offer ?
Diamond Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Diamond Ridge School part of?
Diamond Ridge School is part of Granite School District.
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