Excellent
#14 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 1% in state
Peruvian Park School
Elementary School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT
A Canyons District elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1545 E 8425 S, Sandy, UT 84093
- Math 79% proficient (2025)
- Reading 80% proficient (2025)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peruvian Park School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 80% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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
25.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Peruvian Park 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,453
Median home value
$643,800
Median rent
$2,090/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
90.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84093; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Silver Mesa SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| East Sandy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Willow Creek MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 24 | 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.
Canyons District
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Peruvian Park School is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peruvian Park School
Peruvian Park School is a public elementary school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peruvian Park School
What grades does Peruvian Park School serve?
Peruvian Park School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Peruvian Park School?
Peruvian Park School has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peruvian Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peruvian Park School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peruvian Park School rank in UT?
Peruvian Park School ranks #14 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Peruvian Park School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peruvian Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Peruvian Park School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peruvian Park School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Peruvian Park School a charter school?
No, Peruvian Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peruvian Park School a Title I school?
No, Peruvian Park School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peruvian Park School?
25.2% of students at Peruvian Park 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
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (801) 826-9100
- Area population (ZIP 84093)
- 23,998
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 84093; 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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