Serving 716 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thomas Edison - South ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Edison - South 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
Thomas Edison - South's student population of 716 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Edison - South ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Edison - South is 0.35, 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
#150 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
23%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Edison - South's ranking?
Thomas Edison - South is ranked #150 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Thomas Edison - South?
716 students attend Thomas Edison - South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Thomas Edison - South students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Edison - South?
Thomas Edison - South has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thomas Edison - South offer ?
Thomas Edison - South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thomas Edison - South part of?
Thomas Edison - South is part of Thomas Edison School District.
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