Summary:
The 84118 zip code area in Utah is home to 18 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Granite School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 72 out of 98 in Utah and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate significantly higher academic performance.
Calvin S. Smith School and Diamond Ridge School, both elementary schools, rank in the top half of Utah elementary schools and have 3-star ratings, outperforming the district and state averages on RISE tests with 50-60% and 40-50% proficiency rates, respectively. In contrast, several schools, including Kearns High, Thomas Jefferson Junior High, Kearns Junior High, and some elementary schools, have proficiency rates as low as 10-20%, well below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals a correlation between high poverty rates, as measured by free/reduced lunch eligibility, and lower academic performance. Schools with the highest poverty rates, such as David Gourley (74%) and Western Hills (75%), tend to have the lowest test scores. Additionally, the data shows that higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios do not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as school leadership, curriculum, and teaching quality, play a significant role in student success.
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