Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thomas Edison - South ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Edison - South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Edison - South's student population of 699 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
699 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Blue and White
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
'Excellence in Education'
School Rankings
Thomas Edison - South ranks within the top 20% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Edison - South is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 957 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
69%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
23%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Edison - South's ranking?
Thomas Edison - South is ranked #101 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Thomas Edison - South?
699 students attend Thomas Edison - South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Thomas Edison - South students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Edison - South?
Thomas Edison - South has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas Edison - South offer ?
Thomas Edison - South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thomas Edison - South part of?
Thomas Edison - South is part of Thomas Edison School District.
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