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#1000 of 1,015 schools in UT
Western Hills School
Elementary School · Granite District · Kearns, UT
A Granite District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5190 S HEATH AVE, Kearns, UT 84118
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2021)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Hills School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 12% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (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
72.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Western Hills 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| West Kearns SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Silver Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 0.9 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.
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
- #79 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
Western Hills School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Hills School
Western Hills School is a public elementary school in Kearns, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 298 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,000 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Hills School
What grades does Western Hills School serve?
Western Hills School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Western Hills School?
Western Hills School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Hills School is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Hills School rank in UT?
Western Hills School ranks #1,000 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Western Hills School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Hills 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 Western Hills School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Hills School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Western Hills School a charter school?
No, Western Hills School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Hills School a Title I school?
No, Western Hills School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Hills School?
72.1% of students at Western Hills 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
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (385) 646-5091
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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