Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Canyon School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canyon School's student population of 715 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canyon School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
77%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon School's ranking?
Canyon School is ranked #381 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Canyon School often compared to?
Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Canyon School?
715 students attend Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Canyon School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon School?
Canyon School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Canyon School offer ?
Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Canyon School part of?
Canyon School is part of Cache School District.
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