Serving 755 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sand Springs School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sand Springs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sand Springs School's student population of 755 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sand Springs School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Springs School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
85%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Springs School's ranking?
Sand Springs School is ranked #236 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sand Springs School?
755 students attend Sand Springs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sand Springs School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Springs School?
Sand Springs School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sand Springs School offer ?
Sand Springs School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sand Springs School part of?
Sand Springs School is part of Davis School District.
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