The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in English language arts. The lowest is 68% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Beacon Heights School
Beacon Heights School serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Salt Lake City, as part of the Salt Lake District. It is a neighborhood elementary school, not a charter or magnet, and it draws from the east bench area of the city. The school is open and operating.
The student body is small for a school serving this grade band. The composition is predominantly white, with Asian students making up the next largest group, followed by a smaller share of students who identify as two or more races, and a modest Hispanic population. A relatively small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is one indicator of the economic profile of the families the school serves. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
Academically, Beacon Heights posts strong results on the state's RISE assessments. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above is well above the midpoint among schools in Salt Lake County, landing in the top quartile. English language arts proficiency is similarly high, and science proficiency is also strong. These are the school's clear strengths. The data covers grades three through six, which are the tested grades in this building. Because the school ends at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and no high school course access data.
The school sits in a neighborhood on Salt Lake City's east side, an area with housing values that are high relative to the state and national medians. Rents are also elevated. The typical home in the school's zip code is priced well above the state benchmark, and the monthly cost of owning is substantially higher than renting, reflecting a market that is expensive by most measures. This context matters for families considering the area: the school serves a community where housing costs are a significant factor.
The Salt Lake District, which operates Beacon Heights, is in the middle of a major facilities overhaul. Voters approved a bond in late 2024 that will fund full replacements of two high schools, additions at two middle schools, and renovations at two more, all over a multi-year period. The district also approved new high school boundaries in early 2025, which will affect which high school students from Beacon Heights eventually attend. These are district-level changes that families should be aware of, as they will shape the secondary school experience for current elementary students.
Beacon Heights itself offers a straightforward academic picture for an elementary school. Proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science are all well above the county median, placing the school in the top quartile for overall performance. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate or advanced course data to consider. The school's size is small, and its economic diversity is limited relative to the district as a whole. For a family looking for a high-performing elementary school in an expensive east-side Salt Lake City neighborhood, with a district that is investing heavily in its facilities and adjusting its attendance boundaries, Beacon Heights presents a clear academic profile.
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