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Whittier School

1600 S 300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whittier School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in UT
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Whittier School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Whittier School's student population of 499 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
499 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Whittier 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 Whittier School is 0.72, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#409 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Whittier School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
41%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whittier School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
46%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whittier School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
45%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Whittier School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Whittier School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Whittier School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Whittier School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Whittier School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Whittier School and the percentage of White public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Whittier School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Whittier School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Whittier School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Whittier School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whittier School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whittier School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier School's ranking?
Whittier School is ranked #409 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Whittier School often compared to?
Whittier Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Whittier School?
499 students attend Whittier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Whittier School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier School?
Whittier School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Whittier School offer ?
Whittier School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Whittier School part of?
Whittier School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Whittier School located?
Whittier School is located in the Liberty Wells neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 3 other public schools located in Liberty Wells.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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