Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Trailside School ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trailside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Trailside School's student population of 363 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trailside School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trailside School is 0.40, 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
#262 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trailside School's ranking?
Trailside School is ranked #262 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Trailside School often compared to?
Trailside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jeremy Ranch School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Trailside School?
363 students attend Trailside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Trailside School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trailside School?
Trailside School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Trailside School offer ?
Trailside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Trailside School part of?
Trailside School is part of Park City School District.
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