Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edgemont 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
69%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgemont School's ranking?
Edgemont School is ranked #696 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Edgemont School?
297 students attend Edgemont School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Edgemont School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgemont School?
Edgemont School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Edgemont School offer ?
Edgemont School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edgemont School part of?
Edgemont School is part of Canyons School District.
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