Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow Canyon School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Canyon School 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
Willow Canyon School's student population of 303 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Willow Canyon School ranks within the top 5% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Canyon School is 0.38, 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
#16 out of 957 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
78%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Willow Canyon School's ranking?
Willow Canyon School is ranked #16 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Willow Canyon School often compared to?
Willow Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise School, Cottonwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Willow Canyon School?
303 students attend Willow Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Willow Canyon School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Canyon School?
Willow Canyon School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Willow Canyon School offer ?
Willow Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Willow Canyon School part of?
Willow Canyon School is part of Canyons School District.
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