Excellent
#38 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 4% in state
Morningside School
Elementary School · Granite District · Salt Lake City, UT
A Granite District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4170 S 3000 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
- Math 75% proficient (2025)
- Reading 71% proficient (2025)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morningside School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
10.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Morningside 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$117,500
Median home value
$704,400
Median rent
$1,460/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84124; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard R. Driggs SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Mount Olympus Christian Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Upland Terrace SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Oakridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 300 | Compare → |
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.
Granite District
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Morningside School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morningside School
Morningside School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 585 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morningside School
What grades does Morningside School serve?
Morningside School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Morningside School?
Morningside School has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morningside School rank in UT?
Morningside School ranks #38 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Morningside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morningside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Morningside School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morningside School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Morningside School a charter school?
No, Morningside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morningside School a Title I school?
No, Morningside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morningside School?
10.8% of students at Morningside 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (385) 646-4924
- Area population (ZIP 84124)
- 22,992
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 84124; 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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