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#846 of 1,015 schools in UT

Parkside School

Elementary School · Murray District · Murray, UT

A Murray District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

495 E 5175 S, Murray, UT 84107

  • Math 23% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2025)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$11,273
Chronic Absenteeism56.4%

Students at Parkside School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
26%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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

73.2%

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 Parkside 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,623/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murray), 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount Vernon AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–120.8 mi102Compare →
Mcmillan SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–61.1 mi459Compare →
Utah Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–121.1 mi1,732Compare →
James E. Moss SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–61.2 mi522Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Murray District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#10 of 11
District spending per student
$11,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Parkside School

Parkside School is a public elementary school in Murray, UT, part of Murray District, serving approximately 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #846 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Parkside School

What grades does Parkside School serve?

Parkside School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Parkside School?

Parkside School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside School?

The student-teacher ratio at Parkside School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Parkside School rank in UT?

Parkside School ranks #846 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Parkside School's MySchoolScout rating?

Parkside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Parkside School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkside School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Parkside School a charter school?

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

Is Parkside School a Title I school?

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

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

73.2% of students at Parkside 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
473
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.4%
Area population (ZIP 84107)
37,548
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
35
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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