Excellent
#20 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 2% in state
Sunrise School
Elementary School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT
A Canyons District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1520 E 11265 S, Sandy, UT 84092
- Math 77% proficient (2025)
- Reading 75% proficient (2025)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunrise School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 76% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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
14.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sunrise 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,333
Median home value
$706,400
Median rent
$2,146/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84092; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Canyon Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.2 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Altara SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Hilltop Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Lone Peak SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 543 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Canyons District
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Sunrise School is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunrise School
Sunrise School is a public elementary school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 669 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunrise School
What grades does Sunrise School serve?
Sunrise School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sunrise School?
Sunrise School has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise School is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunrise School rank in UT?
Sunrise School ranks #20 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Sunrise School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunrise School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Sunrise School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunrise School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunrise School a charter school?
No, Sunrise School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunrise School a Title I school?
No, Sunrise School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunrise School?
14.3% of students at Sunrise 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
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (801) 826-9550
- Area population (ZIP 84092)
- 28,162
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 84092; 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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