Serving 660 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garland School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Garland School's student population of 660 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garland School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garland School is 0.25, 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
#123 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garland School's ranking?
Garland School is ranked #123 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Garland School often compared to?
Garland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Park School, Snowville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Garland School?
660 students attend Garland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Garland School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garland School?
Garland School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Garland School offer ?
Garland School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garland School part of?
Garland School is part of Box Elder School District.
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