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#3 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 1% in state

Indian Hills School

Elementary School · Salt Lake District · Salt Lake City, UT

A Salt Lake District elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2496 E SAINT MARYS DR, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

  • Math 84% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 84% proficient (2025)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency84% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+32.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$13,819
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at Indian Hills School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency84%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency84%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 84% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
84%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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

13.5%

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 Indian Hills 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$120,469

Median home value

$759,800

Median rent

$1,562/mo

College educated

77.6%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84108; 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
Montessori Community School of Salt Lake CityPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–60.5 mi86Compare →
Beacon Heights SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–60.7 mi372Compare →
Bonneville SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3K–61.0 mi429Compare →
Dilworth SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–61.1 mi445Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Salt Lake District

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#1 of 38
District spending per student
$13,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Indian Hills School is listed in Salt Lake District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Indian Hills School

Indian Hills School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Salt Lake District, serving approximately 326 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Indian Hills School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Indian Hills School is located in the foothills of Salt Lake City and serves approximately 450 students from preschool through sixth grade 1. The school employs 57 educators and support staff 1. It features a Resident Scientist who provides hands-on, lab-based science experiences in every classroom 1. Indian Hills is designated as a Beverley Taylor Sorenson (BTS) Visual Arts School, offering weekly creative expression instruction 1. The school hosts the Salt Lake City School District’s Advanced Learner Magnet Program, which provides enriched academic experiences 1. The school community emphasizes shared expectations of being safe, kind, respectful, and responsible 1.
Sources (1)
  1. indianhills.slcschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Indian Hills School

What grades does Indian Hills School serve?

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

How many students attend Indian Hills School?

Indian Hills School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills School?

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Indian Hills School rank in UT?

Indian Hills School ranks #3 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Indian Hills School's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Hills School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Indian Hills School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Hills School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Indian Hills School a charter school?

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

Is Indian Hills School a Title I school?

No, Indian Hills School is not currently a Title I school.

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

13.5% of students at Indian Hills 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
326
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
Area population (ZIP 84108)
21,951
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
34
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 84108; 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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