Salt Lake District School District
School District · Salt Lake City, Utah
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
38
27 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
19,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
38
27 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
19,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Salt Lake District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Salt Lake District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Indian Hills School
Salt Lake City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bonneville School
Salt Lake City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hawthorne School
Salt Lake City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Utah rank
#22 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,819
+$2,551 vs Utah median
District size
19,477 students
Much larger than Utah median
The short answer
Salt Lake District ranks #22 of 58 Utah districts by overall school rating. Salt Lake District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 37 schools. Its top-rated schools are Indian Hills School (9.5/10), Bonneville School (9.3/10), and Hawthorne School (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Salt Lake District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Salt Lake District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (37 of 38). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Hills School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Bonneville School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Hawthorne School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Uintah School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Ensign School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Clayton Middle | 9.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Beacon Heights School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 8 | West High | 8.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Highland Park School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Wasatch School | 8.8 / 10 |
See all 38 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Salt Lake District
Salt Lake District is a Salt Lake City, Utah school district serving 38 schools.The district educates 19,477 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. District-level spending was $13,819 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Salt Lake District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Indian Hills School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Salt Lake District students show an average math proficiency of 48.0% and ELA proficiency of 49.9%.
The district includes 27 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Salt Lake District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Salt Lake District with test data.
Schools in Salt Lake District
38 schoolsElementary Schools27
Middle Schools5
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Utah
- City
- Salt Lake City
- Total Enrollment
- 19,477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,138
- District spending per student
- $13,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salt Lake District?
Salt Lake District has 38 schools in total — 27 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Salt Lake District?
The average composite rating for Salt Lake District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Salt Lake District?
Salt Lake District's district-level spending was $13,819 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Salt Lake District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Salt Lake District is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Salt Lake District?
Indian Hills School is the highest-rated school in Salt Lake District with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Salt Lake District?
Across schools in Salt Lake District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Salt Lake District compare to other districts in Utah?
Salt Lake District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 38 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Utah by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Salt Lake District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Davis District (96)
- Alpine District (91)
- Granite District (86)
- Jordan District (69)
- Washington District (56)
- Weber District (52)
- Canyons District (50)
- Nebo District (49)
- Tooele District (27)
- Cache District (26)
- Box Elder District (23)
- Ogden City District (22)
- Provo District (22)
- Iron District (18)
- Duchesne District (15)
- Sevier District (14)
- Uintah District (13)
- Murray District (12)
- Park City District (12)
- San Juan District (12)
- Logan City District (11)
- Emery District (10)
- Garfield District (10)
- Kane District (10)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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