Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Western Hills 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Western Hills School's student population of 300 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Hills 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 Western Hills 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
#956 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
58%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
28%
71%
Hawaiian
10%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Hills School's ranking?
Western Hills School is ranked #956 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Western Hills School?
300 students attend Western Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Western Hills School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Hills School?
Western Hills School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Western Hills School offer ?
Western Hills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Western Hills School part of?
Western Hills School is part of Granite School District.
School Reviews
5 12/22/2022
Western Hills Elementary has greatly improved. The school now has so many extracurricular activities to choose from. The students are happier and the staff is wonderful. I highly recommend this school now.
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