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#547 of 1,015 schools in UT
Backman School
Elementary School · Salt Lake District · Salt Lake City, UT
A Salt Lake District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 N 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
- Math 13% proficient (2025)
- Reading 13% proficient (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Backman School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 13% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Backman School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,604
Median home value
$334,900
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalante SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Meadowlark SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Pacific Heritage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Rose Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 300 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Salt Lake District
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #22 of 38
- District spending per student
- $13,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Backman School is listed in Salt Lake District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Backman School
Backman School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Salt Lake District, serving approximately 345 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #547 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Backman School
What grades does Backman School serve?
Backman School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Backman School?
Backman School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Backman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Backman School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Backman School rank in UT?
Backman School ranks #547 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Backman School's MySchoolScout rating?
Backman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Backman School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Backman School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Backman School a charter school?
No, Backman School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Backman School a Title I school?
No, Backman School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Backman School?
83.5% of students at Backman School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.2%
- Phone
- (801) 578-8100
- Area population (ZIP 84116)
- 37,136
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84116; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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