Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Open Classroom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Open Classroom's student population of 289 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Open Classroom 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 Open Classroom is 0.57, 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
#734 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
62%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Open Classroom's ranking?
Open Classroom is ranked #734 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Open Classroom?
289 students attend Open Classroom.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Open Classroom students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Open Classroom?
Open Classroom has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Open Classroom offer ?
Open Classroom offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Open Classroom part of?
Open Classroom is part of Open Classroom School District.
In what neighborhood is Open Classroom located?
Open Classroom is located in the The Avenues neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 3 other public schools located in The Avenues.
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