Serving 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Bountiful School ranks in the top 50% 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 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Bountiful School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
West Bountiful School's student population of 688 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Bountiful School 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 West Bountiful School is 0.24, 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
#346 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Bountiful School's ranking?
West Bountiful School is ranked #346 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend West Bountiful School?
688 students attend West Bountiful School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of West Bountiful School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Bountiful School?
West Bountiful School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does West Bountiful School offer ?
West Bountiful School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Bountiful School part of?
West Bountiful School is part of Davis School District.
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