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Hartvigsen School

Elementary School · Granite District · Taylorsville, UT

A Granite District elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1510 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT 84123

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2021)
  • 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-6.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics1.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism69.3%

Students at Hartvigsen School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 60 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 5% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hartvigsen 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$80,079

Median home value

$436,600

Median rent

$1,416/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–80.8 mi89Compare →
Vista SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–90.8 mi557Compare →

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
#82 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

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

About Hartvigsen School

Hartvigsen School is a public elementary school in Taylorsville, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 75 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,008 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hartvigsen School

What grades does Hartvigsen School serve?

Hartvigsen School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Hartvigsen School?

Hartvigsen School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartvigsen School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hartvigsen School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hartvigsen School rank in UT?

Hartvigsen School ranks #1,008 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Hartvigsen School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hartvigsen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Hartvigsen School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hartvigsen School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Hartvigsen School a charter school?

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

Is Hartvigsen School a Title I school?

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

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

62.7% of students at Hartvigsen 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 – 8th
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.3%
Area population (ZIP 84123)
36,913
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
34.3
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 84123; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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