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Magna School

Elementary School · Granite District · Magna, UT

A Granite District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8500 W 3100 S, Magna, UT 84044

  • Math 16% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2021)
  • 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.2:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism59.2%

Students at Magna School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency16%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 17% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
21%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (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

65.7%

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 Magna 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$87,516

Median home value

$341,400

Median rent

$1,623/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84044; 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
Elk Run ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–60.6 mi679Compare →
Pleasant Green SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–60.6 mi475Compare →
Copper Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–61.4 mi435Compare →
Lake Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–61.4 mi398Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Granite District

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#83 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

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

About Magna School

Magna School is a public elementary school in Magna, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 554 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,010 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Magna School

What grades does Magna School serve?

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

How many students attend Magna School?

Magna School has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Magna School?

The student-teacher ratio at Magna School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Magna School rank in UT?

Magna School ranks #1,010 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Magna School's MySchoolScout rating?

Magna School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Magna School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Magna School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Magna School a charter school?

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

Is Magna School a Title I school?

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

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

65.7% of students at Magna 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
554
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.2%
Area population (ZIP 84044)
29,488
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
32.5
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 84044; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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