Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westside 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 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside School's student population of 580 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westside 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 Westside School is 0.52, 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
#624 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
33%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
61%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside School's ranking?
Westside School is ranked #624 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Westside School?
580 students attend Westside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Westside School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside School?
Westside School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Westside School offer ?
Westside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Westside School part of?
Westside School is part of Nebo School District.
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