Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gearld Wright School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gearld Wright School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gearld Wright School's student population of 523 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gearld Wright School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gearld Wright School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
46%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
41%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gearld Wright School's ranking?
Gearld Wright School is ranked #678 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Gearld Wright School often compared to?
Gearld Wright Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Crest School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Gearld Wright School?
523 students attend Gearld Wright School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Gearld Wright School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gearld Wright School?
Gearld Wright School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gearld Wright School offer ?
Gearld Wright School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gearld Wright School part of?
Gearld Wright School is part of Granite School District.
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