Summary:
The city of Taylorsville, Utah is home to 8 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all of which are part of the Granite School District. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, there are some standout schools within the Taylorsville area.
Calvin S. Smith School, an elementary school, is the highest-performing school in Taylorsville, ranking 194 out of 561 Utah elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has strong test scores, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in most subjects and grade levels. Another strong performer is Bennion Junior High, which ranks 126 out of 216 Utah middle schools and has relatively strong test scores.
In contrast, some Taylorsville schools, such as Arcadia School and John C. Fremont School, struggle with low statewide rankings and test scores well below the district and state averages. The data suggests a correlation between a school's socioeconomic factors, such as free/reduced lunch rates, and its academic performance. However, there are also bright spots, like Vista School, an alternative school with promising test scores in several subjects and grade levels.
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