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#369 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 36% in state

Calvin S. Smith School

Elementary School · Granite District · Taylorsville, UT

A Granite District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2150 W 6200 S, Taylorsville, UT 84118

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2025)
  • 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.6% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.5:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism27.6%

Students at Calvin S. Smith School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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

25.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Calvin S. Smith 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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
Bennion SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–60.9 mi445Compare →
Kids World AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–60.9 mi9Compare →
Wasatch Canyons Academy at Primary Childrens HospPrivate · tuition6.6private2–120.9 mi39Compare →
Bennion Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK1.2 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Granite District

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#20 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

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

About Calvin S. Smith School

Calvin S. Smith School is a public elementary school in Taylorsville, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 586 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 1,015 schools in UT.

State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calvin S. Smith School

What grades does Calvin S. Smith School serve?

Calvin S. Smith School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Calvin S. Smith School?

Calvin S. Smith School has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvin S. Smith School?

The student-teacher ratio at Calvin S. Smith School is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Calvin S. Smith School rank in UT?

Calvin S. Smith School ranks #369 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Calvin S. Smith School's MySchoolScout rating?

Calvin S. Smith School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Calvin S. Smith School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Calvin S. Smith School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Calvin S. Smith School a charter school?

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

Is Calvin S. Smith School a Title I school?

No, Calvin S. Smith School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calvin S. Smith School?

25.6% of students at Calvin S. Smith 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
586
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.6%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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