Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wasatch School ranks in the bottom 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 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wasatch School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wasatch School's student population of 447 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wasatch School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wasatch School is 0.58, which is more 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
#729 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
56%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wasatch School's ranking?
Wasatch School is ranked #729 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Wasatch School?
447 students attend Wasatch School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wasatch School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wasatch School?
Wasatch School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Wasatch School offer ?
Wasatch School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wasatch School part of?
Wasatch School is part of Davis School District.
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