Excellent
#33 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 3% in state
Beacon Heights School
Elementary School · Salt Lake District · Salt Lake City, UT
A Salt Lake District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1850 S 2500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
- Math 68% proficient (2025)
- Reading 62% proficient (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beacon Heights School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 65% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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
16.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Beacon Heights 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$120,469
Median home value
$759,800
Median rent
$1,562/mo
College educated
77.6%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84108; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Community School of Salt Lake CityPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Dilworth SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Indian Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Bonneville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 429 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salt Lake District
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Beacon Heights School is listed in Salt Lake District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beacon Heights School
Beacon Heights School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Salt Lake District, serving approximately 372 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon Heights School
What grades does Beacon Heights School serve?
Beacon Heights School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Beacon Heights School?
Beacon Heights School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Heights School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Heights School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beacon Heights School rank in UT?
Beacon Heights School ranks #33 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Beacon Heights School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Heights School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Beacon Heights School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beacon Heights School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Beacon Heights School a charter school?
No, Beacon Heights School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beacon Heights School a Title I school?
No, Beacon Heights School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beacon Heights School?
16.7% of students at Beacon Heights 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
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (801) 481-4814
- Area population (ZIP 84108)
- 21,951
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 84108; 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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