Excellent
#6 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 1% in state
Daniels Canyon School
Elementary School · Wasatch District · Heber City, UT
A Wasatch District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
688 East Wheeler Rd, Heber City, UT 84032
- Math 60% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daniels Canyon School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Daniels 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average330/100K
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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
$101,365
Median home value
$647,900
Median rent
$1,830/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| Heber Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Wasatch Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,463 | Compare → |
| J.r. Smith SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 672 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wasatch District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Daniels Canyon School is listed in Wasatch District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daniels Canyon School
Daniels Canyon School is a public elementary school in Heber City, UT, part of Wasatch District, serving approximately 601 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daniels Canyon School
What grades does Daniels Canyon School serve?
Daniels Canyon School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Daniels Canyon School?
Daniels Canyon School has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniels Canyon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniels Canyon School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daniels Canyon School rank in UT?
Daniels Canyon School ranks #6 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Daniels Canyon School's MySchoolScout rating?
Daniels Canyon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Daniels Canyon School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniels Canyon School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Daniels Canyon School a charter school?
No, Daniels Canyon School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniels Canyon School a Title I school?
No, Daniels Canyon School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniels Canyon School?
30.8% of students at Daniels 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wasatch County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (435) 654-6900
- Area population (ZIP 84032)
- 25,328
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
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 84032; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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