Excellent
#4 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 1% in state
Willow Canyon School
Elementary School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT
A Canyons District elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9650 S 1700 E, Sandy, UT 84092
- Math 81% proficient (2025)
- Reading 70% proficient (2025)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Canyon School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Willow Canyon 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| The Waterford SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 944 | Compare → |
| Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Canyons District
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Willow Canyon School is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Canyon School
Willow Canyon School is a public elementary school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Canyon School
What grades does Willow Canyon School serve?
Willow Canyon School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Willow Canyon School?
Willow Canyon School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Canyon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Canyon School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Canyon School rank in UT?
Willow Canyon School ranks #4 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Willow Canyon School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Canyon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Willow Canyon School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Canyon School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Willow Canyon School a charter school?
No, Willow Canyon School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Canyon School a Title I school?
No, Willow Canyon School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Canyon School?
22.5% of students at Willow Canyon 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
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (801) 826-9625
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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