Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sandy School's student population of 514 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Sandy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy School is 0.62, which is more 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
#727 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
44%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
44%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Canyons School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy School's ranking?
Sandy School is ranked #727 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sandy School often compared to?
Sandy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peruvian Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sandy School?
514 students attend Sandy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sandy School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandy School?
Sandy School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sandy School offer ?
Sandy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sandy School part of?
Sandy School is part of Canyons School District.
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