Average
#387 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 38% in state
Based on limited data
Glacier Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT
A Canyons District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1085 E 900 South, Sandy, UT 84094
- Math 39% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glacier Hills Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glacier Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Alta View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| The Waterford SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 944 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 126 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canyons District
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #30 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
Glacier Hills Elementary is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glacier Hills Elementary
Glacier Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 593 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (2025 RISE) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 RISE).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glacier Hills Elementary
What grades does Glacier Hills Elementary serve?
Glacier Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Glacier Hills Elementary?
Glacier Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Hills Elementary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glacier Hills Elementary rank in UT?
Glacier Hills Elementary ranks #387 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Glacier Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Glacier Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Glacier Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glacier Hills Elementary has 39% math proficiency (2025 RISE) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 RISE).
Is Glacier Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Glacier Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glacier Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Glacier Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glacier Hills Elementary?
43.5% of students at Glacier Hills Elementary 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
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Phone
- (801) 826-8500
- Area population (ZIP 84094)
- 28,277
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 2025 RISE; directory SY 2023–24
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