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#971 of 1,015 schools in UT

Hillsdale School

Elementary School · Granite District · West Valley City, UT

A Granite District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

3275 W 3100 S, West Valley City, UT 84119

  • Math 19% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2025)
  • 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.6% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism56.1%

Students at Hillsdale School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency15%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
19%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
13%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
13%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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

76.6%

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 Hillsdale 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$66,616

Median home value

$341,800

Median rent

$1,418/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

54.7%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84119; 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
Children S Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–60.1 mi29Compare →
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–120.5 mi1,473Compare →
Stansbury SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–60.6 mi614Compare →
Pioneer SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–61.1 mi466Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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
#74 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

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

About Hillsdale School

Hillsdale School is a public elementary school in West Valley City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 569 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #971 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillsdale School

What grades does Hillsdale School serve?

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

How many students attend Hillsdale School?

Hillsdale School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillsdale School rank in UT?

Hillsdale School ranks #971 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Hillsdale School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillsdale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Hillsdale School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsdale School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hillsdale School a charter school?

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

Is Hillsdale School a Title I school?

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

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

76.6% of students at Hillsdale 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
569
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.1%
Area population (ZIP 84119)
50,745
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
28.8
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 84119; 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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