Below Average
#814 of 1,015 schools in UT
Gearld Wright School
Elementary School · Granite District · Salt Lake City, UT
A Granite District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
6760 W 3100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84128
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 34% proficient (2021)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gearld Wright School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gearld Wright 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$109,286
Median home value
$404,600
Median rent
$1,838/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84128; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entheos Academy MagnaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 0.9 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| West Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Douglas T. Orchard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Lake Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Granite District
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #47 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
Gearld Wright School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gearld Wright School
Gearld Wright School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 523 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #814 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gearld Wright School
What grades does Gearld Wright School serve?
Gearld Wright School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Gearld Wright School?
Gearld Wright School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gearld Wright School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gearld Wright School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gearld Wright School rank in UT?
Gearld Wright School ranks #814 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Gearld Wright School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gearld Wright School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Gearld Wright School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gearld Wright School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Gearld Wright School a charter school?
No, Gearld Wright School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gearld Wright School a Title I school?
No, Gearld Wright School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gearld Wright School?
43.2% of students at Gearld Wright 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
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (801) 646-5480
- Area population (ZIP 84128)
- 32,072
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 84128; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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