Summary:
The 84120 zip code area of West Valley City, Utah is home to 9 elementary schools, a mix of public and public charter schools serving grades PK-6 or KG-8. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with the top-performing Monticello Academy and Esperanza School outpacing the lower-performing traditional public schools like Hunter School and Monroe School.
Monticello Academy, a public charter school, stands out with the highest overall test scores, with 3rd-8th grade students exceeding state and Granite District averages in both math and English language arts. Esperanza School, another public charter, has the highest 6th grade English language arts proficiency and relatively strong science scores. In contrast, Hunter School and Monroe School, both traditional public schools, have the lowest test scores, often 10-20 percentage points below state averages.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue across all the schools, with rates nearly 25%. Additionally, the schools with the highest rates of students receiving free/reduced lunch, such as Hunter and Monroe, also have the lowest test scores, suggesting a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. However, spending per student does not appear to be a major factor, as the school with the lowest spending, Esperanza School, has some of the stronger academic results.
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