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Best Schools in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT
Central City, Salt Lake City, UT has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,206 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Central City greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT
The top high schools in Central City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
2. West High
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Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2600 Students
3. East High
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Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1886 Students
4. City Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT
The top middle schools in Central City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clayton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 634 Students
2. Salt Lake Center For Science Education Bryant
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT
The top elementary schools in Central City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wasatch School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 337 Students
2. Ensign School
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Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 313 Students
3. Emerson School
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Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 467 Students
4. Liberty School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 Students
5. Lolie Eccles Early Education Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lolie Eccles Early Education Center • Private • Grades KG • 17 Students
6. Salt Lake Virtual Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 58 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central City, Salt Lake City, UT has a total population of 11,185 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central City, Salt Lake City, UT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
151.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
138.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central City, Salt Lake City, UT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Central City, Salt Lake City, UT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT
How many schools are in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT?
Central City, Salt Lake City, UT has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,206 students in total.
How do schools in Central City perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Central City score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Central City greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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