Public School Review - Established 2003

Salt Lake School District

440 E 100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (801) 578-8599
www.slcschools.org

Top Rankings

Salt Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 19,176 students in Salt Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in Salt Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
42 Schools
1,112 Schools
# Students
19,176 Students
681,035 Students
# Teachers
1,040 Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Salt Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 153 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (UT)
#92 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Salt Lake School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salt Lake School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
37%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salt Lake School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
37%
45%
74%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Salt Lake School District and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.46
# American Indian Students
205 Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
878 Students
11,203 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7,666 Students
135,730 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
20%
# Black Students
970 Students
8,999 Students
% Black Students
5%
1%
# White Students
7,633 Students
481,682 Students
% White Students
40%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
948 Students
10,774 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
1%
# Two or more races Students
872 Students
26,165 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
516
16,573
# Students in K Grade:
1,203
44,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,344
47,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,382
50,032
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,299
50,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,381
50,477
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,304
51,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,228
50,580
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,380
52,075
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,379
52,556
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,619
53,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,725
55,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,689
54,321
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,727
51,610
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,540 is higher than the state median of $10,732. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,135 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$298 MM
$7,309 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Salt Lake School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$271 MM
$7,375 MM
This chart displays total spending of Salt Lake School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,540
$10,732
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Salt Lake School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,135
$10,829
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Salt Lake School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Salt Lake School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uintah School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1571 E 1300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 584-2940
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Bonneville School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1145 S 1900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 584-2913
Grades: K-6
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Ensign School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
775 - 12th Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Beacon Heights School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1850 S 2500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4814
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Hills School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2496 E Saint Marys Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 584-2908
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #66.
Wasatch School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 R Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8564
Grades: K-6
| 332 students
Rank: #77.
Dilworth School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1953 S 2100 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4806
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Children Behavior Therapy Unit
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
780 S Gaurdsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4957
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1234 S Main
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Grades: 7-12
| 303 students
Rank: #1010.
Emerson School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1017 E 1370 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 481-4819
Grades: K-6
| 462 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Clayton Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1470 S 1900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4810
Grades: 7-8
| 555 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Highland Park School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1738 E 2700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4833
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: #1313.
West High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
241 N 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,505 students
Rank: #1414.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1825 S Nevada
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4828
Grades: 7-8
| 516 students
Rank: #1515.
Whittier School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 S 300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 481-4846
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #1616.
Highland High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2166 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 2,009 students
Rank: #1717.
Parkview School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
970 S Emery St
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 974-8304
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
420 N 200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8140
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #1919.
East High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
840 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #2020.
Nibley Park School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2785 S 800 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4842
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
Rank: #2121.
Innovations High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 481-4946
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #2222.
Newman School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1269 N Colorado St
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8537
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #2323.
Salt Lake Center For Science Education Bryant
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 S 800 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 578-8118
Grades: 7-8
| 394 students
Rank: #2424.
Mountain View School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 S Navajo
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 974-8315
Grades: PK-6
| 588 students
Rank: #2525.
Franklin School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 W 300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 578-8158
Grades: PK-6
| 291 students
Rank: #2626.
Glendale Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1430 W Andrew Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 974-8320
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #2727.
Mary W. Jackson School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
750 W 200 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8165
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #2828.
Escalante School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 W 900 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8496
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #2929.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
497 N Morton Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8529
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #3030.
Backman School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N 1500 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8100
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #3131.
Rose Park School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 W 1000 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8554
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Liberty School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1090 S Roberta St
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 578-8180
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Riley School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1410 S 800 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 974-8310
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
North Star School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 N Morton Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8448
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1730 W 1700 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8547
Grades: 7-8
| 579 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Salt Lake School District?
Salt Lake School District manages 42 public schools serving 19,176 students.
What is the rank of Salt Lake School District?
Salt Lake School District is ranked #93 out of 153 school districts in Utah (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake School District?
40% of Salt Lake School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salt Lake School District?
Salt Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Salt Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,135 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 42 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 19,176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 74% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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