Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West School's student population of 256 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West 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 West School is 0.38, 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
#570 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West School's ranking?
West School is ranked #570 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend West School?
256 students attend West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of West School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West School?
West School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does West School offer ?
West School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West School part of?
West School is part of Tooele School District.
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