Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Harris 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 36% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)36%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)17%
17%
Black
(15-16)2%
1%
White
(15-16)79%
75%
Hawaiian
(15-16)2%
2%
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% UT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% UT state average).
How many students attend Harris School?
445 students attend Harris School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Harris School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris School?
Harris School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Harris School offer ?
Harris School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harris School part of?
Harris School is part of Tooele School District.
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