The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in Science. The lowest is 24% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Escalante School
Escalante School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 6 public school in the Salt Lake District, located in Salt Lake City. It serves a student population that is diverse and predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of white, black, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. A substantial share of students come from low-income households, as measured by eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. The school is not a charter or magnet, and it operates as a regular neighborhood elementary.
State testing data is available for this school, and the results offer a clear picture of where student performance stands. In math, the share of students scoring at or above the proficient level was on the lower end. In English language arts, a similar pattern held, with proficiency rates near the bottom quartile when compared across schools in Salt Lake County districts. Science results were somewhat better but still below the county median. These scores place Escalante in a position where a parent may want to discuss with the school what academic supports and interventions are in place, particularly as the school serves a population with high economic need.
Because Escalante ends at grade 6, there is no graduation rate to report, which is consistent with its grade band. No data was provided on chronic absenteeism, discipline, course access, or staffing, so those dimensions are not covered here.
The broader district context is relevant. In late 2024, voters in the Salt Lake District approved a major bond for six construction projects across the district, including full replacements of two high schools, additions at two middle schools, and renovations at two more middle schools. This represents a significant long-term investment in facilities and will reshape the physical footprint of several schools, though Escalante is not directly named in the bond’s project list. In early 2025, the school board also approved new high school boundaries to better align feeder patterns, a change that will matter to families once their children move beyond Escalante’s grade span.
Housing in the immediate area, based on the zip code tied to the school, shows home values and rents around the national average, with a slight year-over-year decline. Mortgage costs remain elevated relative to rents, which is consistent with broader national conditions. The school sits in Salt Lake County, a region with a large and varied set of school districts, and Escalante’s academic profile is notably lower than the median of those districts.
For a family considering Escalante, the core takeaway is a school serving a high-poverty, diverse community where test scores lag behind many peers in the county. The district is in a period of large-scale facility upgrades and boundary reconfiguration, changes that will affect secondary school options down the line. The school’s small elementary grade span means the focus is on early and middle childhood education, and a parent should expect to have active conversations about how the school is addressing academic gaps and supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds.
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