Excellent
#110 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 11% in state
Silver Mesa School
Elementary School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT
A Canyons District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8920 S 1700 E, Sandy, UT 84093
- Math 58% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Silver Mesa School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 54% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Silver Mesa 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 27Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peruvian Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| The Waterford SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 944 | Compare → |
| Beehive Science & Technology Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Willow Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 365 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #18 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
Silver Mesa School is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silver Mesa School
Silver Mesa School is a public elementary school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silver Mesa School
What grades does Silver Mesa School serve?
Silver Mesa School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Silver Mesa School?
Silver Mesa School has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Mesa School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Mesa School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver Mesa School rank in UT?
Silver Mesa School ranks #110 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Silver Mesa School's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Mesa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Silver Mesa School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Mesa School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Silver Mesa School a charter school?
No, Silver Mesa School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver Mesa School a Title I school?
No, Silver Mesa School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Mesa School?
20.0% of students at Silver Mesa 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
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (801) 826-9400
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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