The top reported proficiency rate is 16% in Science. The lowest is 8% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Redwood School
Redwood School is an elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in West Valley City, part of the Granite District. It is a public, non-charter school situated on Redwood Road in the heart of a city that has transformed over decades from a cluster of unincorporated bedroom communities into a substantial employment center. West Valley City itself is a largely suburban, auto-oriented place with wide arterial roads, strip commercial development, and a growing downtown district around Fairbourne Station, which includes a civic center, light rail, and a bus rapid transit line. The school's immediate surroundings reflect this mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors.
The enrollment is sizable for an elementary school, with about a total count that would be expected for a school serving these grades. The student body is majority white, with a notable Hispanic share and smaller but present populations of students who are Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and of two or more races. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a characteristic that places this school in a context of substantial economic need. The school serves a full pre-K program, which is a resource for families with younger children.
On the Utah RISE assessments, the school's proficiency rates across math, English language arts, and science are well below the median for districts in Salt Lake County, landing in the bottom quartile when compared with other districts in the county. In math and English language arts, the share of students scoring at the proficient or above level is low. In science, the proficiency rate is higher than in the other two subjects but still low relative to countywide norms. A parent or guardian reading these results should note that this comparison is at the district level, not the school level, but the position is clear. The school's proficiency index, which pulls together all tested subjects and grades, is at the very bottom of the range among county districts. There is no multi-year trend data available, so it is not possible to say whether these results represent a recent change or a longer pattern.
No data was reported for rates of chronic absenteeism, for discipline, for staffing ratios, for course access, or for the share of students receiving special education services or English learner support. The lack of these figures makes it harder to assess the full support environment at the school. A family considering Redwood may want to ask the school directly about its approach to student behavior, its staffing levels, and the services available for students who need additional academic or language support. The school's status regarding Title I funding was also not provided, though the high share of students qualifying for meal assistance often correlates with that designation.
The comparison set available is at the district level, using Salt Lake County's districts as the benchmark. Within that group, Redwood School's performance in proficiency is as low as any district in the county. That is a plain statement from the data; what it means for a child depends on the child's needs and the support the family can provide at home. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. The data does not include information on programs such as gifted education, arts, or after-school activities, so nothing can be said about those offerings.
West Valley City has seen significant capital investment and development in recent years, with a planning emphasis on building a more walkable downtown and attracting major employers. The housing market in the school's zip code shows home values slightly below the state benchmark and rental costs that are typical for the region. The city's economy is anchored by finance, logistics, and manufacturing employers. For families moving into the area, the school sits in a densely populated part of the city with access to light rail and major roads, but the immediate neighborhood character is the kind of place where a car is necessary for most errands. The school's academic profile is the most salient fact for a parent making a decision, and the performance data warrants a close look at what supports are in place for students.
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