Very Good
#172 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 17% in state
Canyon Rim Academy
Elementary School · Canyon Rim Academy · Salt Lake City, UT
A charter elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3005 S 2900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
- Math 68% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canyon Rim Academy score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
10%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Canyon Rim Academy 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,823
Median home value
$679,000
Median rent
$1,584/mo
College educated
68.7%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–9 | 0.6 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Rosecrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Eastwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 132 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canyon Rim Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Canyon Rim Academy is listed in Canyon Rim Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canyon Rim Academy
Canyon Rim Academy is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Canyon Rim Academy, serving approximately 520 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canyon Rim Academy
What grades does Canyon Rim Academy serve?
Canyon Rim Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Canyon Rim Academy?
Canyon Rim Academy has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Rim Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Rim Academy 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 Canyon Rim Academy rank in UT?
Canyon Rim Academy ranks #172 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Canyon Rim Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Canyon Rim Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Canyon Rim Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Rim Academy has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Canyon Rim Academy a charter school?
Yes, Canyon Rim Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Canyon Rim Academy a Title I school?
No, Canyon Rim Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canyon Rim Academy?
10.0% of students at Canyon Rim Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (801) 474-2066
- Area population (ZIP 84109)
- 25,879
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 84109; 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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