Whittier School

Summary:

Whittier School is an elementary school in West Valley City, Utah, serving 499 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Granite School District, which is ranked 72 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Whittier School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Utah elementary schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 477 and 532 out of 509-572 schools.

Whittier School's test scores are significantly lower than the Granite District and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 32.2% in English Language Arts and 34.5% in Math, compared to the district's 34.4% and 36%, and the state's 46.7% and 49.1%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.33% to 58.53% over the past three years, and a higher student-teacher ratio (23.3) compared to nearby schools, which may contribute to the lower academic performance.

While the nearby schools, such as Hunter School, West Valley School, and Douglas T. Orchard School, have similar demographics and district affiliations, they generally outperform Whittier School on test scores and other metrics. This suggests that factors beyond just demographics and district resources may be contributing to Whittier School's lower performance, which has remained consistently low over the past decade with little to no improvement. To address these issues, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, such as increased support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, professional development for teachers, and a more strategic allocation of resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3585 S 6000 W
       West Valley City, UT  84128


(385) 646-5096

District: Granite District

SchoolDigger Rank:
515th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,652 Help


Students who attend Whittier School usually attend:

Middle:    Hunter Junior High
High:    Hunter High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.3 Help
Number of students:  499

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.9%
Hispanic:
41.3%
Pacific Islander:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whittier School ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 37th among 56 ranked elementary schools in the Granite District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.77. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Whittier School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Granite District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whittier School is $9,652, which is the 8th highest among 56 elementary schools in the Granite District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Whittier School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Granite District:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite District 72nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whittier School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 11.16 471st 498 5.4%
2009 12.88 479th 509 5.9%
2010 11.28 490th 518 5.4%
2011 16.30 516th 563 8.3%
2012 17.42 520th 579 10.2%
2013 13.78 534th 576 7.3%
2014 9.34 477th 509 6.3%
2015 11.26 489th 537 8.9%
2016 6.85 514th 533 3.6%
2017 6.98 506th 526 3.8%
2018 10.13 485th 528 8.1%
2019 10.24 532nd 572 7.0%
2021 9.01 516th 559 7.7%
2022 11.61 490th 551 11.1%
2023 8.80 528th 561 5.9%
2024 9.77 515th 561 8.2%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Whittier School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 769 2 15 28 9 n/a n/a 0 823
1989 769 5 15 34 6 n/a n/a 0 829
1990 765 5 11 29 7 n/a n/a 0 817
1991 742 2 7 31 4 n/a n/a 0 786
1992 763 1 12 33 5 n/a n/a 0 814
1993 725 2 12 31 3 n/a n/a 0 773
1994 687 2 12 23 4 n/a n/a 0 728
1995 555 5 21 48 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1996 555 5 21 48 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1997 576 10 20 48 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1998 531 10 18 59 1 n/a n/a 0 619
1999 511 10 21 70 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2000 506 7 20 82 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2001 507 9 21 95 2 n/a n/a 0 634
2002 595 16 34 159 2 n/a n/a 0 806
2003 595 16 34 159 2 n/a n/a 0 806
2004 585 11 44 158 4 n/a n/a 0 802
2005 519 21 52 169 6 n/a n/a 0 767
2006 499 22 50 200 6 n/a n/a 0 777
2007 449 24 45 212 5 n/a n/a 0 735
2008 450 29 46 256 4 n/a n/a 0 785
2009 440 27 39 237 8 n/a n/a 1 752
2010 386 26 35 217 6 n/a n/a 103 773
2011 459 27 16 252 10 26 0 0 790
2012 455 20 19 256 4 31 2 0 787
2013 423 16 24 252 7 43 2 0 767
2014 393 19 26 256 11 35 2 0 742
2015 370 13 24 235 10 29 1 0 682
2016 350 20 16 249 12 35 1 0 683
2017 355 18 15 256 11 26 3 0 684
2018 343 13 12 253 14 24 6 0 665
2019 271 14 11 216 7 33 2 0 554
2020 273 11 14 213 8 30 5 0 554
2021 255 17 12 195 6 25 6 0 516
2022 213 23 14 198 3 28 10 0 489
2023 224 17 14 206 4 27 7 0 499

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whittier School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 823 32.0 25.7 n/a
1989 829 30.9 26.8 n/a
1990 817 28.9 28.2 14.8
1991 786 28.9 27.1 13.4
1992 814 28.9 28.1 15
1993 773 30.0 25.8 17.6
1994 728 28.0 26.0 23.4
1995 629 28.0 22.5 22.1
1996 629 28.0 22.5 22.1
1997 654 29.0 22.6 22.3
1998 619 27.3 22.7 20.5
1999 613 27.5 22.3 34.3
2000 616 32.0 19.3 38
2001 634 33.2 19.1 35
2002 806 37.5 21.5 43.2
2003 806 37.5 21.5 43.2
2004 802 36.0 22.3 50
2005 767 35.0 21.9 48.9
2006 777 37.0 21.0 47.6
2007 735 29.7 24.7 6.3
2008 785 32.3 24.3 57.3
2009 752 27.7 22.0 28.2
2010 773 30.5 25.2 74.9
2011 790 30.3 26.0 55.3
2012 787 31.7 24.7 62.4
2013 767 33.0 23.2 90.7
2014 742 31.0 23.9 52.6
2015 682 n/a n/a 57.8
2016 683 n/a n/a 58.9
2017 684 31.0 22.0 67.3
2018 665 n/a n/a 67.7
2019 554 25.8 21.4 61.6
2020 554 24.7 22.3 62.1
2021 516 n/a n/a 58.5
2022 489 22.8 21.4 51.3
2023 499 21.3 23.3 55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whittier School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 823 32.0 25.7 n/a
1989 829 30.9 26.8 n/a
1990 817 28.9 28.2 14.8
1991 786 28.9 27.1 13.4
1992 814 28.9 28.1 15
1993 773 30.0 25.8 17.6
1994 728 28.0 26.0 23.4
1995 629 28.0 22.5 22.1
1996 629 28.0 22.5 22.1
1997 654 29.0 22.6 22.3
1998 619 27.3 22.7 20.5
1999 613 27.5 22.3 34.3
2000 616 32.0 19.3 38
2001 634 33.2 19.1 35
2002 806 37.5 21.5 43.2
2003 806 37.5 21.5 43.2
2004 802 36.0 22.3 50
2005 767 35.0 21.9 48.9
2006 777 37.0 21.0 47.6
2007 735 29.7 24.7 6.3
2008 785 32.3 24.3 57.3
2009 752 27.7 22.0 28.2
2010 773 30.5 25.2 74.9
2011 790 30.3 26.0 55.3
2012 787 31.7 24.7 62.4
2013 767 33.0 23.2 90.7
2014 742 31.0 23.9 52.6
2015 682 n/a n/a 57.8
2016 683 n/a n/a 58.9
2017 684 31.0 22.0 67.3
2018 665 n/a n/a 67.7
2019 554 25.8 21.4 61.6
2020 554 24.7 22.3 62.1
2021 516 n/a n/a 58.5
2022 489 22.8 21.4 51.3
2023 499 21.3 23.3 55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whittier School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $841 (8.7%) $8,811 (91.3%) $9,652

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whittier School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 532nd of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 528th of 561 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whittier School)25.920.6
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)33.635.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whittier School)33.329.7
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Granite District)40.338.7
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whittier School)18.821.1
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)36.932.7
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whittier School)24.621.1
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)41.839.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Whittier School)23.224.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Science (Granite District)3841.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whittier School)16.728.9
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)34.737.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whittier School)25.817.8
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)38.434.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Whittier School)24.224.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Granite District)37.642.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Whittier School)2631.3
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)38.533.5
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Whittier School)23.617.7
 5.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)30.624.5
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Whittier School)44.430.2
 14.2%
   6th Grade Science (Granite District)46.742.5
 4.2%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students554499
 9.9%
African American1417
 21.4%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian1114
 27.3%
Hispanic216206
 4.6%
Pacific Islander3327
 18.2%
White271224
 17.3%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.6%55.1%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier School

In the 2022-23 school year, 499 students attended Whittier School.

Students at Whittier School are 45% White, 41% Hispanic, 5% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Whittier School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hunter Junior High
High : Hunter High

Whittier School ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Utah elementary schools.


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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.

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