Sunrise School

1520 E 11265 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 638 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunrise School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 1% in UT
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunrise School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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School Overview

Sunrise School's student population of 638 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
638 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunrise School ranks within the top 1% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise School is 0.40, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
#1 out of 975 schools
(Top 1%)
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83%
39%
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80%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
77%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
7%
3%
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0.40
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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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 Sunrise School's ranking?
Sunrise School is ranked #1 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sunrise School often compared to?
Sunrise Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lone Peak School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sunrise School?
638 students attend Sunrise School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sunrise School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise School?
Sunrise School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunrise School offer ?
Sunrise School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunrise School part of?
Sunrise School is part of Canyons School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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