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Morningside School

Public Grades K-6

8^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 563 Utah Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Utah elementary schools

Summary

Morningside School is a public K–6 elementary school in Salt Lake City’s east-side area, serving 564 students at 4170 S 3000 E. It is part of Granite District, yet its school-level results are much stronger than the district’s overall standing. For 2025–2026, the school ranked 8th out of 563 Utah elementary schools, placed in the 99th statewide percentile, and earned a five-star rating. Its ranking has remained in Utah’s top 10% every reported year since 2015–2016.

Academically, Morningside School performed well above both district and state averages in 2025–2026. Across the displayed grades, proficiency averaged 75.9% in English language arts, 76.9% in mathematics, and 83.5% in science. Results were also unusually consistent by grade: ELA was approximately 76% in grades 3–5, mathematics ranged from 76.2% to 77.6%, and science reached 84.4% in fourth grade and 82.5% in fifth grade. Among nearby schools, Eastwood School and Howard R. Driggs School ranked higher statewide, while Oakridge School and Cottonwood School were strong competitors in selected subjects or grades.

Attendance is another positive feature. Chronic absenteeism declined to 12.2% in 2024–2025, well below the Granite District rate of 30.6% and Utah’s 23.8% rate. The student-teacher ratio was 23.0, higher than at some nearby schools but lower than at Howard R. Driggs School. About 7.27% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a lower proportion than at several nearby schools, so comparisons should consider differences in student populations. Overall, Morningside School stands out for combining elite statewide rankings, balanced performance across subjects and grades, and improving attendance.

564

Students ?

23.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,660

Per pupil spending ?

7.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

97%

Kindergartners adequately immunized (2022-23)

Exemptions: 3% (any vaccine)

4170 S 3000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124

(385) 646-4924

District: Granite District

Students who attend Morningside School usually attend:

High:

Skyline High

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Two or more races:

8.3%

Hispanic:

6.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 91st percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Utah average (78% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Utah elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg37%

Utah avg49%

8^th of 563

Utah public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 53Elementary Schools in the Granite District

70^th of 92Granite District among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	96.1	8 of 563	98.6%	★★★★★
2025	93.6	17 of 547	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	90.8	30 of 561	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	92.8	21 of 561	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.9	14 of 551	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	91.4	21 of 559	96.2%	★★★★★
2019	91.0	22 of 572	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	93.0	18 of 528	96.6%	★★★★★
2017	84.8	51 of 526	90.3%	★★★★★
2016	85.4	49 of 533	90.8%	★★★★★
2015	88.5	37 of 537	93.1%	★★★★★
2014	92.1	18 of 509	96.5%	★★★★★
2013	79.4	66 of 576	88.5%	★★★★☆
2012	75.9	94 of 579	83.8%	★★★★☆
2011	79.3	72 of 563	87.2%	★★★★☆
2010	64.1	200 of 518	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.3	214 of 509	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.1	282 of 498	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	92.5	14 of 416	96.6%	★★★★★
2025	85.7	36 of 408	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	80.8	48 of 429	88.8%	★★★★☆
2023	85.5	30 of 428	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	88.3	23 of 435	94.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)97th percentile~ school

By subject vs Utah (2025-2026) ?

Science83%+31 vs state

Mathematics77%+28 vs state

English Language Arts76%+30 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 23, 2016

The principal is engaged, present and approachable, the PTA has an amazing level of involvement, and the diversity of the programs at the school creates great depth in the student body. My daughter is in her second year of the Advanced Learning program at Morningside, and I have been extremely impressed at the quality of her education. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				RISE English Language Arts (2026)				RISE Mathematics (2026)				RISE Science (2026)			Vaccination (2022-23)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners adequately immunized	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morningside School	Public	K-6	4170 S 3000 E	Salt Lake City	84124	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-4924	564	25	23.0	7.3%	446 (79.1%)	5 (0.9%)	36 (6.4%)	28 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.3%)	96.1	8^th of 563 public elementary schools	98.6%		93.6	17^th of 547 public elementary schools	96.9%	9	76.1	75.8	75.9		76.2	77.6	77.0		84.4	82.5		97%	3%	$7,660	$492	$7,168
Howard R. Driggs School	Public	PK, KG-6	4340 S 2700 E	Salt Lake City	84124	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-4810	469	18	26.8	6.0%	409 (87.2%)	7 (1.5%)	19 (4.1%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	96.5	5^th of 563 public elementary schools	99.1%		96.6	4^th of 547 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	70.2	76.2	86.0		80.7	74.1	89.6		84.7	91.3		93%	7%	$8,191	$500	$7,691
Upland Terrace School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 S 2860 E	Salt Lake City	84109	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5055	477	22	22.1	11.5%	409 (85.7%)	8 (1.7%)	34 (7.1%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (2.1%)	80.3	86^th of 563 public elementary schools	84.7%		83.8	71^st of 547 public elementary schools	87.0%	15	58.2	52.6	53.4		70.3	68.8	60.0		70.0	72.0		92%	4%	$8,746	$618	$8,128
Oakridge School	Public	K-5	4325 S Jupiter Dr	Salt Lake City	84124	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-4936	279	13	21.4	6.1%	222 (79.6%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.2%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.4%)	91.4	28^th of 563 public elementary schools	95.0%		92	27^th of 547 public elementary schools	95.1%	1	65.9	83.4	68.7		61.4	79.0	66.6		79.1	84.3		91%	0%	$8,039	$511	$7,528
Crestview School	Public	PK, KG-6	2100 E Lincoln Lane	Salt Lake City	84124	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-4804	485	20	24.8	13.2%	407 (83.9%)	8 (1.6%)	33 (6.8%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	15 (3.1%)	82.1	73^rd of 563 public elementary schools	87.0%		68.2	171^st of 547 public elementary schools	68.7%	98	75.5	61.6	50.5		72.0	66.0	50.1		73.5	73.0		92%	0%	$7,763	$679	$7,084
Eastwood School	Public	PK, KG-5	3305 Wasatch Blvd	Salt Lake City	84109	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-4816	300	12	25.0	6.0%	234 (78.0%)	3 (1.0%)	25 (8.3%)	12 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.7%)	98.1	2^nd of 563 public elementary schools	99.6%		89.8	37^th of 547 public elementary schools	93.2%	35	60–78%	70–88%	82.3		60–78%	60–78%	80.0		80–98%	83.7		98%	2%	$9,359	$621	$8,738
Cottonwood School	Public	PK, KG-6	5205 Holladay Blvd	Salt Lake City	84117	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-4798	340	14	25.1	8.5%	294 (86.5%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.5%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	90	34^th of 563 public elementary schools	94.0%		95.6	6^th of 547 public elementary schools	98.9%	28	58.7	63.1	80.9		68.9	70.2	91.9		70.2	90.5		89%	11%	$7,669	$638	$7,031
Canyon Rim Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	3005 S 2900 E	Salt Lake City	84109	Salt Lake County	Canyon Rim Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 474-2066	524	22	24.3	6.1%	456 (87.0%)	4 (0.8%)	27 (5.2%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.8%)	85.4	57^th of 563 public elementary schools	89.9%		94.5	12^th of 547 public elementary schools	97.8%	45	70.7	54.7	60.5	65.3	78.6	55.4	59.7	66.7	65.3	74.7	85.7	93%	7%	$5,683	$242	$5,442
Rosecrest School	Public	PK, KG-6	2420 Fisher Ln	Salt Lake City	84109	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5002	334	13	24.9	11.4%	265 (79.3%)	10 (3.0%)	39 (11.7%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.3%)	79.1	93^rd of 563 public elementary schools	83.5%		71.7	145^th of 547 public elementary schools	73.5%	52	70.0	63.7	61.1		50–68%	61.4	59.3		50.0	72.2		91%	4%	$8,696	$494	$8,202
William Penn School	Public	K-6	1670 Siggard Dr	Salt Lake City	84106	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-4960	615	27	23.2	16.7%	460 (74.8%)	10 (1.6%)	106 (17.2%)	8 (1.3%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (4.1%)	78.5	101^st of 563 public elementary schools	82.1%		80.5	92^nd of 547 public elementary schools	83.2%	9	60.8	70.2	64.9		48.6	64.1	50.9		70.2	69.7		89%	1%	$7,357	$635	$6,721

Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside School

What is the racial makeup of Morningside School?

Students at Morningside School are 79% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Morningside School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 564 students attended Morningside School.

Is Morningside School a good school?

Yes! Morningside School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 563 Utah elementary schools.

What district is Morningside School in?

Granite District

What schools do graduates of Morningside School attend?

Students who attend Morningside School usually go on to attend:

High : Skyline High

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2025–26 RISE & Utah Aspire Plus test scoresSep 8, 2026

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