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#428 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 42% in state
East Sandy School
Elementary School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT
A Canyons District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
8295 S 870 E, Sandy, UT 84094
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2025)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Sandy School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Sandy 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Jordan Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Peruvian Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Midvalley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 647 | 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.
Canyons District
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #32 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
East Sandy School is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Sandy School
East Sandy School is a public elementary school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Sandy School
What grades does East Sandy School serve?
East Sandy School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend East Sandy School?
East Sandy School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Sandy School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Sandy School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Sandy School rank in UT?
East Sandy School ranks #428 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is East Sandy School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Sandy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 East Sandy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Sandy School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Sandy School a charter school?
No, East Sandy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Sandy School a Title I school?
No, East Sandy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Sandy School?
32.4% of students at East Sandy 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (801) 826-8425
- Area population (ZIP 84094)
- 28,277
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 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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