The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Science. The lowest is 47% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Longview School
Longview School is an elementary school in Murray, Utah, serving kindergarten through sixth grade. It is one of seven elementary schools in the Murray City School District, a system that also includes two middle schools and one high school. The school sits in a nearly built-out city that has transformed from a heavy-smelting industrial center into a hub for healthcare, retail, and professional services. Murray’s central location in the Salt Lake Valley gives it good regional access, and the city supports three light-rail stations and a commuter rail stop.
The school enrolls a moderate number of students for an elementary. The student body is predominantly white, with a notably sized Hispanic population and smaller shares of Asian, multiracial, and other groups. About one-third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which places the school in a middle-income range relative to the broader community. The housing market in Murray reflects the city’s stable, mostly built-out character. Home values are near the state average, and rents are moderate for the region.
State testing results are available for math, English language arts, and science, all from the RISE assessment. In math, roughly half of students met the state’s proficiency standard. In reading, a similar share reached that benchmark. Science results were somewhat stronger, with a majority of students scoring proficient or above. These figures represent one year of data for math and science and a slightly earlier year for reading, so a single snapshot. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages across tested subjects and grades, places Longview well above the midpoint and in the top quarter when compared to other districts in Salt Lake County. That is a solid academic standing for an elementary school in this region.
Because Longview only serves elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was not available in the records we reviewed. Information on special education and English learner populations was also missing from the data. The school does not appear to be a Title I school, though the status was not confirmed. No program offerings were listed, so families interested in specialized programs or enrichment beyond the core curriculum would want to ask the school directly.
The Murray district’s recent changes were minimal, according to publicly reported information, and the district itself appears to be in a period of stability. The city’s primary growth has come through redevelopment of former industrial sites and transit-oriented housing projects, not through large-scale new construction. That means the neighborhood around Longview School is likely well established, with a mix of mid-century homes and newer infill.
For a family considering this school, the academic picture is encouraging relative to county peers. The school’s size is manageable, and the community is a central, amenity-rich suburb with solid transit connections. The missing data points—chronic absenteeism, special education services, and program offerings—are worth discussing with the school before making a decision, as they can shape the daily experience for many students.
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