Serving 69 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silver Summit 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Summit School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Silver Summit School's student population of 69 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Summit 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 Silver Summit School is 0.34, which is less 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
#493 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Summit School's ranking?
Silver Summit School is ranked #493 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Silver Summit School?
69 students attend Silver Summit School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Silver Summit School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Summit School?
Silver Summit School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Silver Summit School offer ?
Silver Summit School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Summit School part of?
Silver Summit School is part of South Summit School District.
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