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#650 of 1,015 schools in UT

Crescent School

Elementary School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT

A Canyons District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11100 S 230 E, Sandy, UT 84070

  • Math 32% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2025)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$11,268
Chronic Absenteeism29.5%

Students at Crescent School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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

36.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Crescent 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$79,414

Median home value

$429,400

Median rent

$1,578/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rivers Edge SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–80.8 mi14Compare →
Altara SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–50.9 mi563Compare →
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2Charter · enrollment unverified9.0K–61.3 mi1,109Compare →
Hilltop Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–11.4 mi20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Canyons District

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#36 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

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

About Crescent School

Crescent School is a public elementary school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #650 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crescent School

What grades does Crescent School serve?

Crescent School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Crescent School?

Crescent School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crescent School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crescent School rank in UT?

Crescent School ranks #650 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Crescent School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crescent School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Crescent School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crescent School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Crescent School a charter school?

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

Is Crescent School a Title I school?

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

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

36.5% of students at Crescent 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
455
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.5%
Area population (ZIP 84070)
30,348
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
32.1
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 84070; 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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