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#394 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 39% in state

West Kearns School

Elementary School · Granite District · Kearns, UT

A Granite District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4900 S 4620 W, Kearns, UT 84118

  • Math 28% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2025)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.6% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism44.9%

Students at West Kearns School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency27%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
20%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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

72.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Kearns 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–60.5 mi371Compare →
David Gourley SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–60.5 mi448Compare →
St Francis Xavier Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–80.5 mi182Compare →
Western Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–60.6 mi298Compare →

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.

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

Granite District

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#22 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

West Kearns School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Kearns School

West Kearns School is a public elementary school in Kearns, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #394 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Kearns School

What grades does West Kearns School serve?

West Kearns School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend West Kearns School?

West Kearns School has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Kearns School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Kearns School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Kearns School rank in UT?

West Kearns School ranks #394 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is West Kearns School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Kearns School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 West Kearns School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Kearns School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Kearns School a charter school?

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

Is West Kearns School a Title I school?

No, West Kearns School is not currently a Title I school.

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

72.2% of students at West Kearns 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
532
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.9%
Area population (ZIP 84118)
41,969
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
32
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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