Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Howard R. Driggs School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard R. Driggs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Howard R. Driggs School's student population of 466 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howard R. Driggs School ranks within the top 1% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard R. Driggs School is 0.22, 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
#4 out of 975 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard R. Driggs School's ranking?
Howard R. Driggs School is ranked #4 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Howard R. Driggs School often compared to?
Howard R. Driggs Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morningside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Howard R. Driggs School?
466 students attend Howard R. Driggs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Howard R. Driggs School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard R. Driggs School?
Howard R. Driggs School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Howard R. Driggs School offer ?
Howard R. Driggs School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Howard R. Driggs School part of?
Howard R. Driggs School is part of Granite School District.
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