Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Valley School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 6% 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-6
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley School 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
Valley School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley School ranks within the top 5% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley School is 0.12, 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
#39 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley School's ranking?
Valley School is ranked #39 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Valley School often compared to?
Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Park School, Lomond View School, Snowcrest Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Valley School?
617 students attend Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Valley School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley School?
Valley School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valley School offer ?
Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Valley School part of?
Valley School is part of Weber School District.
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