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#794 of 1,015 schools in UT
Whittier School
Elementary School · Granite District · West Valley City, UT
A Granite District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
3585 S 6000 W, West Valley City, UT 84128
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 27% proficient (2025)
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whittier School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (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
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Whittier 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 35Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,286
Median home value
$404,600
Median rent
$1,838/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Academies of Utah - West ValleyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| West Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Douglas T. Orchard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Valley Crest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 446 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Granite District
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #41 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
Whittier School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whittier School
Whittier School is a public elementary school in West Valley City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 520 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whittier School
What grades does Whittier School serve?
Whittier School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Whittier School?
Whittier School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier School is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whittier School rank in UT?
Whittier School ranks #794 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Whittier School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whittier School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Whittier School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whittier School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whittier School a charter school?
No, Whittier School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whittier School a Title I school?
No, Whittier School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whittier School?
54.6% of students at Whittier 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
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (385) 646-5096
- Area population (ZIP 84128)
- 32,072
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 84128; 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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