Salt Lake District School District
School District · Salt Lake City, Utah
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
38
27 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,819
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
38
27 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,819
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
How this district compares
Utah rank
#28 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,819
+$2,551 vs Utah median
District size
19,477 students
Much larger than Utah median
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. The district invests $13,819 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Salt Lake District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Indian Hills School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Salt Lake District students show an average math proficiency of 37.8% and ELA proficiency of 40.5%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 27
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Utah
- City
- Salt Lake City
- Total Enrollment
- 19,477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,138
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Salt Lake District?
Salt Lake District spends $13,819 per student per year.
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 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Salt Lake District?
Across schools in Salt Lake District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.5%. 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 6.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in UT
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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