Salt Lake District


Summary:

The Salt Lake District in Utah contains 37 schools, including 27 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools, serving a diverse student population. The data reveals stark contrasts in academic performance across the district, with standout schools like Uintah School, Bonneville School, and Highland Park School ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while others struggle to meet district and state averages.

The data highlights the importance of factors beyond just funding and resources, as the higher-performing schools tend to have lower student-teacher ratios and spend more per student. Schools with the highest rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, such as Liberty School, Mary W. Jackson School, and North Star School, often have the lowest test scores, suggesting a strong link between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes.

The Salt Lake District may need to examine its policies and resource allocation to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students, particularly those in the lower-performing schools that serve economically disadvantaged communities. Targeted interventions and support structures could help close the achievement gap and provide all students with the opportunity to succeed.

District Detail

 406 E 100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

 (801) 578-8599

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 98 Utah districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 19,477

Primary Schools: 28
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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