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#406 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 40% in state
Esperanza School
Elementary School · Esperanza School · West Valley City, UT
A charter elementary school in West Valley City, UT where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4956 W 3500 S, West Valley City, UT 84120
- Math 35% proficient (2025)
- Reading 30% proficient (2025)
- 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Esperanza School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Esperanza 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,847
Median home value
$370,800
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Crest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Jackling SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Monroe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Monticello AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 685 | 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.
Esperanza School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,357NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Esperanza School is listed in Esperanza School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Esperanza School
Esperanza School is a public elementary school in West Valley City, UT, part of Esperanza School, serving approximately 538 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Esperanza School
What grades does Esperanza School serve?
Esperanza School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Esperanza School?
Esperanza School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza School?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza School is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Esperanza School rank in UT?
Esperanza School ranks #406 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Esperanza School's MySchoolScout rating?
Esperanza School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Esperanza School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Esperanza School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Esperanza School a charter school?
Yes, Esperanza School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Esperanza School a Title I school?
No, Esperanza School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Esperanza School?
38.7% of students at Esperanza 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.6%
- Phone
- (801) 305-1450
- Area population (ZIP 84120)
- 50,589
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 84120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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