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#798 of 1,015 schools in UT

Beehive School

Elementary School · Granite District · Kearns, UT

A Granite District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5655 S 5220 W, Kearns, UT 84118

  • Math 24% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 26% proficient (2025)
  • 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.3% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.1:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism39.8%

Students at Beehive School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency26%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
21%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

58.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Beehive 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,457

Median home value

$348,500

Median rent

$1,670/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

83.1%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Western Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–60.6 mi298Compare →
Entheos Academy KearnsCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–90.8 mi576Compare →
South Kearns SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–60.9 mi468Compare →
Jim Bridger SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–61.0 mi341Compare →

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.

Granite District

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#45 of 84
District spending per student
$11,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beehive School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beehive School

Beehive School is a public elementary school in Kearns, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #798 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beehive School

What grades does Beehive School serve?

Beehive School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Beehive School?

Beehive School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beehive School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beehive School is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beehive School rank in UT?

Beehive School ranks #798 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Beehive School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beehive School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Beehive School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beehive School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Beehive School a charter school?

No, Beehive School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beehive School a Title I school?

No, Beehive School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beehive School?

58.3% of students at Beehive 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
477
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.8%
Area population (ZIP 84118)
41,969
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
32
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 84118; 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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