Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.r. Smith School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
J.r. Smith School's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J.r. Smith School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.r. Smith School is 0.50, 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
#329 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
33%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
63%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.r. Smith School's ranking?
J.r. Smith School is ranked #329 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are J.r. Smith School often compared to?
J.r. Smith Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Mill School, Midway School, Heber Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend J.r. Smith School?
672 students attend J.r. Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of J.r. Smith School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.r. Smith School?
J.r. Smith School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does J.r. Smith School offer ?
J.r. Smith School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J.r. Smith School part of?
J.r. Smith School is part of Wasatch School District.
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