Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whittier 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 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittier School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whittier School's student population of 520 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whittier 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 Whittier School is 0.63, 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
#917 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
38%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
48%
71%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier School's ranking?
Whittier School is ranked #917 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Whittier School often compared to?
Whittier Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Whittier School?
520 students attend Whittier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Whittier School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier School?
Whittier School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whittier School offer ?
Whittier School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Whittier School part of?
Whittier School is part of Granite School District.
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