The top reported proficiency rate is 38% in Science. The lowest is 13% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Monroe School
Monroe School, an elementary school within the Granite District, serves children in West Valley City from preschool through sixth grade. It is one of many elementary schools in a large, suburban district, and for a family considering it, the evidence points to a school with a high-needs student body and academic performance that is notably below the norm for its county.
The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of other racial and ethnic groups. A large majority of students come from households with low incomes, as measured by federal meal assistance, which is a significant fact. The school does not publicly report data on the share of students with disabilities or those learning English, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school.
Academically, the picture is sobering. On Utah’s state assessment in math, the proficiency rate was very low. In English language arts, the same pattern. In science, a somewhat higher share of students reached the proficient level, but across all subjects, the overall proficiency index places Monroe well below the middle of schools in Salt Lake County, down in the bottom quarter. This does not capture every element of teaching and learning, but it is a consistent signal. For a parent, this means that if their child is already performing at or above grade level, the peer environment may not push them further, and if a child needs extra support, the school may be stretched. A parent should discuss with the principal how the school is working to improve these outcomes and what intervention programs exist.
Because Monroe serves only through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to consider. The school is part of Granite District, which handles middle and high school placement.
West Valley City is a large, fast-growing city that began as a collection of unincorporated suburbs and has evolved into a major employment hub with a diversified economy, including finance, logistics, and manufacturing. It has a planned downtown district around Fairbourne Station, a TRAX light rail stop, and attractions like the Maverik Center and Valley Fair Mall. The housing market in the zip code shows home values and rents that are moderately priced relative to national benchmarks, though still a substantial commitment for many households. The city's growth has attracted significant capital investment, and its population is the second largest in Utah, with a notable Hispanic and Latino share. The school itself sits in a residential part of this suburban landscape, not close to the downtown core.
Within Salt Lake County, Granite District is a large system, and Monroe is one of its most challenged elementary schools by the academic measures available. A parent looking at Monroe should weigh the school's clear academic hurdles against the context of a high-poverty school in a growing, economically diverse city. The school offers no charter or magnet status, and no specialized programs are listed, so its academic pathway is the standard district curriculum. The core question for a family is whether the school's efforts to raise achievement and support its students align with what their child needs.
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