Carl Sandburg School (Closed 2024)

3900 S 5325 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Carl Sandburg 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 47%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (UT)
(18-19)
15-19%
45%
(18-19)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)
4%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
30%
17%
Black
(19-20)
7%
1%
White
(19-20)
49%
74%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
7%
2%
Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
59%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% UT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% UT state average).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg School?
320 students attend Carl Sandburg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Carl Sandburg School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Carl Sandburg School offer ?
Carl Sandburg School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Carl Sandburg School part of?
Carl Sandburg School is part of Granite School District.

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