Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-6, East 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 was 39% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)14%
17%
Black
(15-16)2%
1%
White
(15-16)84%
75%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% UT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% UT state average).
How many students attend East School?
458 students attend East School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of East School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East School?
East School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does East School offer ?
East School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is East School part of?
East School is part of Tooele School District.
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