Best Schools in South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT
South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,730 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in South Cottonwood Acres exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT
The top high schools in South Cottonwood Acres, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Academy For Math Engineering & Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Academy For Math Engineering & Science • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
2. Murray High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1400 Students
3. Cottonwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granite District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1585 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT
The top middle schools in South Cottonwood Acres, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 776 Students
2. Bonneville Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granite District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT
The top elementary schools in South Cottonwood Acres, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcmillan School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 481 Students
2. Woodstock School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 559 Students
3. Longview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 338 Students
4. Parkside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 471 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT has a total population of 4,434 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, 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 South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, 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 South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT
How many schools are in South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT?
South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,730 students in total.
How do schools in South Cottonwood Acres perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in South Cottonwood Acres score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in South Cottonwood Acres exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Cottonwood Acres?
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: 46%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations