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West Valley School

Public | K-6 | 813 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 5, 2013

The people at this school were nice to my daughter... but they did not do their job at all! We encourage learning at home, but the two years that my daughter was at this school, she dropped in every single level of learning. Her math skills got worse, she lost levels in reading. This is the type of school that seems happy to just let kids slide by as long as they are likable kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

The teachers & staff are a great bunch of people. This is just a really great school to have kids go too. The teachers are great to help a parent out if they have any questions or concerns about their child or homework. Great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2007

West Valley has close to 30 teachers. My children have had about half of them over the last 6 years. Our family couldn't be happier with the support and concern we have had for our children. Mrs. Hopf has been very understanding and receptive when we have come to talk to her. We highly reccommend West Valley El. to other families!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2007

with the exception of mrs. watson (kindergarten teacher) the teachers and principal don't care enough. when a situation arose that i needed my daughter's teacher to take care of, i was ignored. when i took the matter to the principal, i was again ignored. my kids will not be going to this school again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2007

I have been a teacher at West Valley Elementary for four years now. This is a school where the principal, staff, and parents all work together to support each other in doing what's best for the children. All grade level teams collaborate on a regular basis with the principal to improve student learning. The school's environment is a positive, enriching, and very supportive environment to work in. I love my school!!!
—Submitted by a teacher


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
31%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 79%
Hispanic 40% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 3%
Black 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 24N/A26
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6049 West Brud Dr
West Valley City, UT 84128
Phone: (385) 646-5079

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