Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandstone School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandstone School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sandstone School's student population of 510 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandstone School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandstone School is 0.60, which is more 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
#821 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
33%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
54%
72%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandstone School's ranking?
Sandstone School is ranked #821 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sandstone School often compared to?
Sandstone Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Academy, Crimson View School, Hurricane School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sandstone School?
510 students attend Sandstone School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sandstone School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandstone School?
Sandstone School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sandstone School offer ?
Sandstone School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sandstone School part of?
Sandstone School is part of Washington School District.
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