Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James E. Moss School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James E. Moss School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James E. Moss School's student population of 522 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
James E. Moss School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James E. Moss School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#929 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
9%
1%
White
43%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James E. Moss School's ranking?
James E. Moss School is ranked #929 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are James E. Moss School often compared to?
James E. Moss Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend James E. Moss School?
522 students attend James E. Moss School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of James E. Moss School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James E. Moss School?
James E. Moss School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does James E. Moss School offer ?
James E. Moss School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is James E. Moss School part of?
James E. Moss School is part of Granite School District.
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