Serving 72 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hartvigsen 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartvigsen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hartvigsen School's student population of 72 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hartvigsen 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 Hartvigsen School is 0.64, 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
#967 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
33%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
49%
71%
Hawaiian
11%
2%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
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 is Hartvigsen School's ranking?
Hartvigsen School is ranked #967 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hartvigsen School often compared to?
Hartvigsen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kauri Sue Hamilton, Jordan Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hartvigsen School?
72 students attend Hartvigsen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hartvigsen School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartvigsen School?
Hartvigsen School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hartvigsen School offer ?
Hartvigsen School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hartvigsen School part of?
Hartvigsen School is part of Granite School District.
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