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#768 of 1,015 schools in UT

Canyon School

Elementary School · Cache District · Hyrum, UT

A Cache District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

270 S 1300 E, Hyrum, UT 84319

  • Math 49% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2025)
  • 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.6% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.4:1
District spending per student$10,273
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at Canyon School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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

41%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low163/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$86,103

Median home value

$375,600

Median rent

$971/mo

College educated

31.9%

Homeownership

86%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84319; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–61.8 mi538Compare →
Millville SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–63.6 mi492Compare →
Heritage SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–63.7 mi752Compare →
Nibley SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–64.3 mi498Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cache District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#25 of 26
District spending per student
$10,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Canyon School is listed in Cache District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canyon School

Canyon School is a public elementary school in Hyrum, UT, part of Cache District, serving approximately 761 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canyon School

What grades does Canyon School serve?

Canyon School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Canyon School?

Canyon School has an enrollment of approximately 761 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon School?

The student-teacher ratio at Canyon School is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canyon School rank in UT?

Canyon School ranks #768 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Canyon School's MySchoolScout rating?

Canyon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Canyon School a charter school?

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

Is Canyon School a Title I school?

No, Canyon School is not currently a Title I school.

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

41.0% of students at Canyon 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
761
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Cache County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
Area population (ZIP 84319)
10,490
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
29.3
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 84319; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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