The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in Math. The lowest is 21% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Edison School
Edison School is an elementary school in Salt Lake City serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Salt Lake District. It is a neighborhood public school, not a charter or magnet, and it sits on the west side of the city. The student body is diverse, with a large majority of students identifying as Hispanic, followed by smaller shares of White, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black, multiracial, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. A substantial share of students comes from low-income households, as nearly all qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a high-poverty school, and that context is relevant to understanding the academic results.
On state assessments for grades three through eight, Edison School’s proficiency rates fall well below the midpoint when compared to other schools across tested subjects. In math, roughly a fifth of students scored at the proficient level or above on the RISE assessment. In English language arts, a similar share met that bar. In science, the rate was close to the same. Taken together, the school’s overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among elementary and middle schools relative to other districts in Salt Lake County. A parent looking at these results will want to investigate what academic supports the school provides and how the district is addressing these gaps. The school has not reported its chronic absenteeism rate or its graduation rate, though because the school does not serve high school grades, the absence of a graduation rate is expected.
The Salt Lake District, which oversees Edison School, is in the midst of notable facility and boundary changes that families should be aware of. In late 2024, voters approved a major bond to fund six construction projects over several years, including full replacements of two high schools, additions at two middle schools, and renovations at two more. This represents a significant property tax increase and will reshape school buildings across the district. In early 2025, the board also approved new high school boundaries to better align feeder patterns between east and west side elementary and middle schools, which directly determines which high school students will attend. For a family at Edison, these boundary changes could affect the long-term trajectory from elementary through high school.
Salt Lake City itself is the economic and civic anchor of the state. The city hosts major employers including the University of Utah and the LDS Church. Its downtown has a walkable core served by the TRAX light rail system, and the city has a network of parks and libraries along with civic anchors like the Jordan River. Recent growth and development have brought new housing construction, particularly in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, though the broader housing market has seen recent price declines. Edison School sits in a part of the city where home values and rents are moderate relative to the metro area, though still high enough to create affordability challenges for many households.
The school offers no information about program offerings such as advanced coursework, arts, or career pathways. That may be because it serves only elementary grades and the data was not provided. A parent with a specific interest in enrichment or specialized programs should reach out directly to the school. The civil rights data, including discipline rates and special education identification, was also not available, so it is not possible to assess equity-related dimensions from this record.
Overall, Edison School serves a highly diverse, low-income student body and shows low academic proficiency rates on state tests. The Salt Lake District is investing heavily in facilities and adjusting school boundaries, both of which could affect the school’s future. A family considering Edison will want to understand the academic support systems in place and how the district’s changes might affect their child’s pathway through the system.
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