Summary:
ZIP code 84116 includes 10 schools serving elementary, middle, and high school students: eight elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, with about 3,908 students overall. Most are part of Salt Lake District, and the area’s schools generally report high economic need, elevated absenteeism, and academic results below Utah averages. The high school is the strongest overall performer, while most elementary and middle schools face more significant challenges.
Salt Lake Center for Science Education stands out for its 94.2% graduation rate, 5.8% dropout rate, and 14.3% chronic absenteeism, all better than statewide comparisons. Its latest test results are mixed, and its ranking fell sharply from fourth in 2024–2025 to 87th in 2025–2026, so families may want to review recent year-to-year changes carefully. Among elementary schools, Newman School has the strongest current ranking and several comparatively good mathematics results. Escalante School also shows relative strengths in upper-grade science and English language arts.
Attendance is the clearest area-wide concern: chronic absenteeism ranges from 14.3% at Salt Lake Center for Science Education to 56.3% at Pacific Heritage Academy. North Star School and Rose Park School also exceed 47%. Northwest Middle ranks near the bottom statewide despite more moderate absenteeism, while Meadowlark School, Backman School, and Guadalupe School also show low proficiency or important data limitations. Families comparing schools should focus on attendance, grade-specific results, school climate, and current programs rather than rankings alone.
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