The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in Science. The lowest is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Silver Crest School
Silver Crest School is a public elementary school in Herriman, Utah, serving kindergarten through sixth grade. It is part of the Jordan School District, the largest district in the state before a 2009 split that created Canyons District. The school has an enrollment that is large for its grade band, drawing from the surrounding residential subdivisions that define Herriman’s landscape.
The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic population and smaller shares of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, an indicator of economic need that is somewhat lower than state averages. Information on special education and English learner populations was not available in the data reviewed, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
On state assessments, proficiency rates in math and English language arts fell close to each other, while science proficiency was higher. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects, when averaged, places it above the midpoint relative to other districts in Salt Lake County. This suggests that for a typical K-6 school, students here are performing in a range that many families would find adequate, though there is room for growth. No high school graduation rate applies to this grade band. State testing data from the most recent year was available for math and science, while the ELA results come from the prior year; a change in cut scores for one subject was noted in state records, so year-over-year comparisons should be treated cautiously.
Herriman itself is a fast-growing, car-dependent suburb in the southwestern part of Salt Lake County. The built environment is dominated by subdivisions and wide arterial roads, with a developing civic center around City Hall and Crane Park & Plaza. The city has over sixty miles of trails, a recreation center, and community gathering spaces, but there is no traditional walkable downtown. Housing values and rents are high relative to national benchmarks, consistent with the area’s strong demand and limited inventory. The city’s population has grown rapidly, fueled by large master-planned developments and annexations, and this growth is reflected in the school district’s rising enrollment and frequent boundary adjustments.
Jordan School District has been adding schools and adjusting attendance zones to keep pace with growth in Herriman and nearby cities. Families moving into the area should expect that school assignments can change over time as the district responds to shifting enrollment patterns. The district employs thousands of teachers and support staff and operates somewhere around seven dozen schools.
For a family considering Silver Crest, the picture is of a large suburban elementary school in a growing, family-oriented city. Academic results are above the county median, and the school serves a relatively economically stable population. The surrounding community offers outdoor recreation and new housing, but it is car-centric, and the fast pace of growth means that district boundaries and school capacities are not static. A parent may want to inquire about the school’s specialized programs and support services, as those details were not available from the public data reviewed.
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