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#788 of 1,015 schools in UT
Sandy School
Elementary School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT
A Canyons District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8725 S 280 E, Sandy, UT 84070
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 24% proficient (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandy School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Special Ed PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 0.8 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| East Sandy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 373 | 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
- #41 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
Sandy School is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandy School
Sandy School is a public elementary school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 507 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #788 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandy School
What grades does Sandy School serve?
Sandy School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sandy School?
Sandy School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandy School rank in UT?
Sandy School ranks #788 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Sandy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Sandy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sandy School a charter school?
No, Sandy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandy School a Title I school?
No, Sandy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandy School?
60.0% of students at 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (801) 826-9325
- Area population (ZIP 84070)
- 30,348
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 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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