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#987 of 1,015 schools in UT
James E. Moss School
Elementary School · Granite District · Salt Lake City, UT
A Granite District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4399 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
- Math 21% proficient (2025)
- Reading 18% proficient (2025)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James E. Moss School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James E. Moss 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 43Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$73,469
Median home value
$426,000
Median rent
$1,387/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84107; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,732 | Compare → |
| Granite Connection HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Youth Educational Support SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 80 | 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
- #77 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
James E. Moss School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James E. Moss School
James E. Moss School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 522 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #987 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James E. Moss School
What grades does James E. Moss School serve?
James E. Moss School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend James E. Moss School?
James E. Moss School has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E. Moss School?
The student-teacher ratio at James E. Moss School is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James E. Moss School rank in UT?
James E. Moss School ranks #987 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is James E. Moss School's MySchoolScout rating?
James E. Moss School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 James E. Moss School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James E. Moss School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James E. Moss School a charter school?
No, James E. Moss School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James E. Moss School a Title I school?
No, James E. Moss School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James E. Moss School?
60.2% of students at James E. Moss 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
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (385) 646-4930
- Area population (ZIP 84107)
- 37,548
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 84107; 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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