Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westridge School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westridge School's student population of 623 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westridge 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 Westridge School is 0.49, 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
#439 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
69%
71%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westridge School's ranking?
Westridge School is ranked #439 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?
41% 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 Westridge School?
623 students attend Westridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Westridge School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westridge School?
Westridge School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Westridge School offer ?
Westridge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Westridge School part of?
Westridge School is part of Provo School District.
In what neighborhood is Westridge School located?
Westridge School is located in the Grand View North neighborhood of Provo, UT.
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