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West Valley School

Summary:

West Valley School is an elementary school located in West Valley City, Utah, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 735 and is part of the Granite School District.

Compared to nearby schools, West Valley School has consistently lower test scores, with its 3rd-grade proficiency rates in 2023-2024 at 30% in ELA and 32.4% 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 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, which is lower than the mix of 1-star and 3-star ratings of nearby schools like Hillside School and Whittier School. Additionally, West Valley School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.17% to 50.85% over the past three years, compared to the nearby schools' rates ranging from 39.13% to 64.63%.

While West Valley School ranks relatively well for Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status students, it ranks poorly for English Language Learner students and White students. These performance disparities, along with the school's high student-teacher ratio and diverse student population, may be contributing factors to its lower academic performance compared to nearby schools. The consistent low rankings and test scores suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement in areas such as instructional practices, resource allocation, and targeted support for underperforming subgroups at West Valley School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6049 W Brud Dr
       West Valley City, UT  84128

(385) 646-5079

District: Granite District

SchoolDigger Rank:
444th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,649 Help


Students who attend West Valley School usually attend:

Middle:    Hunter Junior High
High:    Cyprus High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.7 Help
Number of students:  735

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
Hispanic:
35.9%
Asian:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Valley School ranks worse than 79.1% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 22nd 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 22.59. (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 The average total spent per student at West Valley School is $8,649, which is the 27th highest among 56 elementary schools in the Granite District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Valley School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Valley School 444th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See West Valley School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Granite District:

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


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Rank History for West Valley School

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Rank History for all students at West Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 15.04 457th 498 8.2%
2009 10.19 489th 509 3.9%
2010 11.35 489th 518 5.6%
2011 10.69 537th 563 4.6%
2012 8.26 563rd 579 2.8%
2013 11.81 540th 576 6.3%
2014 13.94 448th 509 12.0%
2015 6.00 515th 537 4.1%
2016 6.91 513th 533 3.8%
2017 7.91 501st 526 4.8%
2018 9.93 486th 528 8.0%
2019 10.67 531st 572 7.2%
2021 25.68 422nd 559 24.5%
2022 38.83 339th 551 38.5%
2023 28.59 401st 561 28.5%
2024 22.59 444th 561 20.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.21 14th 25 44.0%
2024 30.39 18th 23 21.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.28 30th 111 73.0%
2023 56.12 43rd 132 67.4%
2024 48.05 77th 162 52.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.33 24th 45 46.7%
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Rank History for White students at West Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.79 169th 435 61.1%
2023 52.82 193rd 428 54.9%
2024 21.96 367th 429 14.5%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for West Valley School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 718 9 71 138 16 n/a n/a 0 952
2002 647 14 65 172 6 n/a n/a 0 904
2003 647 14 65 172 6 n/a n/a 0 904
2004 698 9 71 192 10 n/a n/a 0 980
2005 695 6 71 243 7 n/a n/a 0 1022
2006 697 6 77 299 6 n/a n/a 0 1085
2007 388 5 43 241 8 n/a n/a 0 685
2008 384 14 47 286 7 n/a n/a 0 738
2009 408 13 60 325 5 n/a n/a 1 812
2010 336 14 47 288 11 n/a n/a 135 831
2011 409 18 34 321 14 17 0 0 813
2012 379 23 35 322 11 20 0 0 790
2013 371 16 32 292 13 25 4 0 753
2014 270 11 34 273 8 13 1 0 610
2015 259 11 30 271 9 17 1 0 598
2016 242 9 35 271 8 20 4 0 589
2017 233 10 33 277 9 21 5 0 588
2018 257 12 30 298 12 28 9 0 646
2019 278 8 36 285 9 41 15 0 672
2020 322 13 43 279 7 38 17 0 719
2021 330 12 40 257 10 38 15 0 702
2022 330 6 39 255 6 38 28 0 702
2023 314 22 49 264 5 47 34 0 735

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 West Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 952 40.0 23.8 29
2002 904 37.0 24.4 35.7
2003 904 37.0 24.4 35.7
2004 980 40.5 24.2 38.3
2005 1022 44.0 23.2 38.5
2006 1085 50.0 21.7 42.3
2007 685 30.5 22.5 7.9
2008 738 32.1 23.0 48.5
2009 812 14.8 23.6 27.7
2010 831 31.0 26.8 63.2
2011 813 29.4 27.6 48.6
2012 790 32.0 24.6 58.7
2013 753 31.0 24.2 84.5
2014 610 25.0 24.4 46.6
2015 598 n/a n/a 54.3
2016 589 n/a n/a 56.5
2017 588 25.0 23.5 59.9
2018 646 n/a n/a 60.8
2019 672 27.9 24.0 58.5
2020 719 29.7 24.1 56.1
2021 702 n/a n/a 50.9
2022 702 28.8 24.3 41.2
2023 735 30.9 23.7 50.2

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 West Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 952 40.0 23.8 29
2002 904 37.0 24.4 35.7
2003 904 37.0 24.4 35.7
2004 980 40.5 24.2 38.3
2005 1022 44.0 23.2 38.5
2006 1085 50.0 21.7 42.3
2007 685 30.5 22.5 7.9
2008 738 32.1 23.0 48.5
2009 812 14.8 23.6 27.7
2010 831 31.0 26.8 63.2
2011 813 29.4 27.6 48.6
2012 790 32.0 24.6 58.7
2013 753 31.0 24.2 84.5
2014 610 25.0 24.4 46.6
2015 598 n/a n/a 54.3
2016 589 n/a n/a 56.5
2017 588 25.0 23.5 59.9
2018 646 n/a n/a 60.8
2019 672 27.9 24.0 58.5
2020 719 29.7 24.1 56.1
2021 702 n/a n/a 50.9
2022 702 28.8 24.3 41.2
2023 735 30.9 23.7 50.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Valley School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $714 (8.3%) $7,934 (91.7%) $8,649

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Valley School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 531st of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 401st of 561 Elementary schools
 21.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Valley School)2730.6
 3.6%
   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 (West Valley School)36.436.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Granite District)40.338.7
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Valley School)2140.7
 19.7%
   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 (West Valley School)2146.2
 25.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)41.839.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (West Valley School)18.540.6
 22.1%
   4th Grade Science (Granite District)3841.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Valley School)29.242.7
 13.5%
   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 (West Valley School)35.434.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)38.434.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (West Valley School)18.838.7
 19.9%
   5th Grade Science (Granite District)37.642.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Valley School)22.935.8
 12.9%
   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 (West Valley School)24.128.5
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)30.624.5
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (West Valley School)32.538.6
 6.1%
   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 Students672735
 9.4%
African American822
 175%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian3649
 36.1%
Hispanic285264
 7.4%
Pacific Islander4147
 14.6%
White278314
 12.9%
Two or More Races1534
 126.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.5%50.2%
 8.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Valley School

Students at West Valley School are 43% White, 36% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Pacific Islander, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend West Valley School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hunter Junior High
High : Cyprus High

West Valley School ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Utah elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 735 students attended West Valley School.


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