Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whitesides School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitesides School's student population of 398 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitesides School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitesides School is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitesides School's ranking?
Whitesides School is ranked #435 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Whitesides School?
398 students attend Whitesides School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Whitesides School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitesides School?
Whitesides School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whitesides School offer ?
Whitesides School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Whitesides School part of?
Whitesides School is part of Davis School District.
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