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Best Schools in Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT
Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 8,471 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Downtown greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT
The top high schools in Downtown, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2600 Students
3. East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1886 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT
The top middle schools in Downtown, 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 Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT
The top elementary schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students
2. Franklin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 306 Students
3. Liberty School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT has a total population of 5,121 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown, 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 Downtown, 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
213.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
199.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown, 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 Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT
How many schools are in Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT?
Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 8,471 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Downtown score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Downtown greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown?
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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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 27%
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