Serving 3,428 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Utah Online K8 ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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-8
- Enrollment: 3,428 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Utah Online K8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Utah Online K8's student population of 3,428 students has grown by 157% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
3,428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Utah Online K8 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 Utah Online K8 is 0.42, 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
#303 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
4%
1%
White
74%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utah Online K8's ranking?
Utah Online K8 is ranked #303 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Utah Online K8?
3,428 students attend Utah Online K8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Utah Online K8 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Utah Online K8 offer ?
Utah Online K8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Utah Online K8 part of?
Utah Online K8 is part of Washington School District.
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