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Valley Crest School
Elementary School · Granite District · West Valley City, UT
A Granite District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5240 W 3100 S, West Valley City, UT 84120
- Math 18% proficient (2021)
- Reading 20% proficient (2021)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Crest School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 19% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Crest 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,847
Median home value
$370,800
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Armstrong AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Esperanza SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Monticello AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Monroe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 488 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Granite District
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #80 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
Valley Crest School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Crest School
Valley Crest School is a public elementary school in West Valley City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 446 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,001 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Crest School
What grades does Valley Crest School serve?
Valley Crest School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Valley Crest School?
Valley Crest School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Crest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Crest School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Crest School rank in UT?
Valley Crest School ranks #1,001 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Valley Crest School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Crest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Valley Crest School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Crest School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Valley Crest School a charter school?
No, Valley Crest School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Crest School a Title I school?
No, Valley Crest School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Crest School?
50.4% of students at Valley Crest 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
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (385) 646-5061
- Area population (ZIP 84120)
- 50,589
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 · 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 84120; 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
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