Escalante School is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving 362 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Salt Lake District, which is ranked 54 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Escalante School consistently performs below the Salt Lake District and state averages on RISE assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Escalante students proficient or better in RISE ELA ranged from 20.8% to 32.7%, compared to the district's 42-46.9% and the state's 44-48.3%. Similarly, in RISE Mathematics, Escalante's proficiency rates ranged from 16% to 36.9%, while the district and state had higher rates of 34.5-47.6% and 35.6-49.9%, respectively. The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Utah elementary schools, with a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the school's challenges, there is room for improvement. Escalante's RISE proficiency rates, while low, indicate that some students are meeting academic standards. With targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on supporting the unique needs of the student population, Escalante School may be able to improve its academic outcomes and provide a better educational experience for its students. Nearby schools like Mary W. Jackson, Edison, and North Star serve similar high-needs populations but tend to outperform Escalante on RISE assessments and have higher school rankings.
Salt Lake District
Escalante School ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Utah elementary schools.
Students who attend Escalante School usually go on to attend:Middle : Northwest MiddleHigh : Innovations High SchoolHigh : West High
In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Escalante School.
Students at Escalante School are 65% Hispanic, 17% White, 6% Pacific Islander, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.