The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in Science. The lowest is 30% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Gearld Wright School
Gearld Wright School, also known as Gearld Wright Stem Academy, is a public elementary school in the Granite District serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the western part of Salt Lake City. The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly Hispanic and White, together making up the large majority of students, with smaller shares of students who are Asian, two or more races, Black, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. A substantial portion of the student population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a community with moderate household incomes relative to the surrounding area.
The school is part of Granite District, a large system that serves Salt Lake City and its suburbs. The state assessment data available for the school covers math, English language arts, and science for grades three through eight. In the most recent reporting period, proficiency rates across these subjects were below the midpoint when compared with other schools in Salt Lake County. In math, English language arts, and science, the share of students scoring proficient or above was notably lower than the county median. This pattern suggests that academic performance at Gearld Wright is a soft spot, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what supports are in place and how the school is addressing student learning.
The housing market in the area surrounding the school shows home values that are in line with the state average, while rents have been slightly decreasing recently. The typical monthly cost to rent a home is notably lower than an estimated mortgage payment for a median-priced home, making renting a financially sensible option for many families here. The broader economic context shows a national unemployment rate that has been stable, and median household income has seen modest growth over the past several years.
The school is located in the western portion of Salt Lake City, near the Jordan River. The city itself is a major employment center in the state, anchored by large employers such as the University of Utah and the LDS Church. The area offers walkability in pockets, with downtown street life and TRAX light rail providing transit options. Parks, libraries, and other civic anchors are present. Recent development in Salt Lake City has included new housing construction, though details on specific projects near the school were not available. The Granite District has publicly reported pursuing referendum and bond measures in recent years, but further specifics on those financial plans were not provided in the available research.
Gearld Wright does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, and course access were all missing from the available information, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about student support structures and school climate. The school's name includes "Stem Academy," which suggests an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math, though specific program details were not provided in the data. This school fits a family looking for a neighborhood elementary option in the Granite District with a Title I-level economic profile, though the academic results warrant a deliberate conversation with the school about current improvement efforts.
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