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#212 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 21% in state

Alta View School

Elementary School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT

A Canyons District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10333 CROCUS ST, Sandy, UT 84094

  • Math 51% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2025)
  • 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.2% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.9% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$11,268
Chronic Absenteeism26.5%

Students at Alta View School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 51% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Alta View School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$102,881

Median home value

$474,700

Median rent

$1,851/mo

College educated

39.4%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hilltop Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–10.3 mi20Compare →
Glacier Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9K–50.8 mi593Compare →
Altara SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–50.9 mi563Compare →
Willow Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4K–51.3 mi365Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Canyons District

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#22 of 45
District spending per student
$11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alta View School is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alta View School

Alta View School is a public elementary school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alta View School

What grades does Alta View School serve?

Alta View School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Alta View School?

Alta View School has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta View School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alta View School is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alta View School rank in UT?

Alta View School ranks #212 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Alta View School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alta View School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alta View School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta View School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Alta View School a charter school?

No, Alta View School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alta View School a Title I school?

No, Alta View School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alta View School?

26.7% of students at Alta View School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
565
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.5%
Area population (ZIP 84094)
28,277
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
35.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84094; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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