Below Average
#829 of 1,015 schools in UT
Youth Educational Support School
School · Granite District · Salt Lake City, UT
A Granite District school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
450 East 3700 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Math 10% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 17.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Youth Educational Support School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2011–2019), then recovered 18 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2011-2017) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2011-2019)
Based on 15 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Youth Educational Support School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), 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
$61,505
Median home value
$396,200
Median rent
$1,263/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
38.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84115; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Connection HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Utah Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,732 | Compare → |
| Blind Region 2Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Jean Massieu School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 143 | 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
- #50 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
Youth Educational Support School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Youth Educational Support School
Youth Educational Support School is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 80 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2017) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Youth Educational Support School
What grades does Youth Educational Support School serve?
Youth Educational Support School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Youth Educational Support School?
Youth Educational Support School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Educational Support School?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Educational Support School is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Youth Educational Support School rank in UT?
Youth Educational Support School ranks #829 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Youth Educational Support School's MySchoolScout rating?
Youth Educational Support School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Youth Educational Support School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Youth Educational Support School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2017) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Is Youth Educational Support School a charter school?
No, Youth Educational Support School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Youth Educational Support School a Title I school?
No, Youth Educational Support School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Youth Educational Support School?
16.2% of students at Youth Educational Support 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Phone
- (385) 646-4682
- 4-Year Graduation
- 17.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84115)
- 28,411
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 84115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2017, multi-year average, 2011-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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