Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Kearns School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Kearns School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Kearns School's student population of 532 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
West Kearns School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Kearns School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
61%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Kearns School's ranking?
West Kearns School is ranked #862 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are West Kearns School often compared to?
West Kearns Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Kearns School, Oquirrh Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend West Kearns School?
532 students attend West Kearns School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of West Kearns School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Kearns School?
West Kearns School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Kearns School offer ?
West Kearns School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Kearns School part of?
West Kearns School is part of Granite School District.
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