Excellent
#92 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 9% in state
Viewmont School
Elementary School · Murray District · Murray, UT
A Murray District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
745 W 5720 S, Murray, UT 84123
- Math 58% proficient (2025)
- Reading 58% proficient (2025)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Viewmont School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
18.7%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Viewmont 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal 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
$80,079
Median home value
$436,600
Median rent
$1,416/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Horizon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Liberty SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Kids World AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 9 | 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.
Murray District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Viewmont School is listed in Murray District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Viewmont School
Viewmont School is a public elementary school in Murray, UT, part of Murray District, serving approximately 423 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Viewmont School
What grades does Viewmont School serve?
Viewmont School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Viewmont School?
Viewmont School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viewmont School?
The student-teacher ratio at Viewmont School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Viewmont School rank in UT?
Viewmont School ranks #92 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Viewmont School's MySchoolScout rating?
Viewmont School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Viewmont School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Viewmont School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Viewmont School a charter school?
No, Viewmont School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Viewmont School a Title I school?
No, Viewmont School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Viewmont School?
18.7% of students at Viewmont 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
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (801) 264-7438
- Area population (ZIP 84123)
- 36,913
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 84123; 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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