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#948 of 1,015 schools in UT
Thomas W. Bacchus School
Elementary School · Granite District · Kearns, UT
A Granite District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5925 S 5975 W, Kearns, UT 84118
- Math 15% proficient (2025)
- Reading 14% proficient (2025)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas W. Bacchus School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas W. Bacchus 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,457
Median home value
$348,500
Median rent
$1,670/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Jim Bridger SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Beehive SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Silver Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 386 | 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.
Granite District
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #68 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
Thomas W. Bacchus School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas W. Bacchus School
Thomas W. Bacchus School is a public elementary school in Kearns, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #948 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas W. Bacchus School
What grades does Thomas W. Bacchus School serve?
Thomas W. Bacchus School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Thomas W. Bacchus School?
Thomas W. Bacchus School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Bacchus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Bacchus 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 Thomas W. Bacchus School rank in UT?
Thomas W. Bacchus School ranks #948 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Thomas W. Bacchus School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas W. Bacchus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Thomas W. Bacchus School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas W. Bacchus School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas W. Bacchus School a charter school?
No, Thomas W. Bacchus School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas W. Bacchus School a Title I school?
No, Thomas W. Bacchus School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas W. Bacchus School?
54.8% of students at Thomas W. Bacchus 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
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (385) 646-4762
- Area population (ZIP 84118)
- 41,969
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 84118; 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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