Carl Sandburg School
Tel:
(385)646-5008
- Carl Sandburg School serves 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 25%.
Top Placements
Carl Sandburg School places among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Carl Sandburg School's student population of 379 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 379 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carl Sandburg School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carl Sandburg School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (UT) |
| Overall School Rank | #837 out of 932 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 44% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 17% |
| Black | 3% | 1% |
| White | 50% | 75% |
| Hawaiian | 8% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | GRANITE DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, UT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carl Sandburg School is Hunter High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hunter Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hunter School (0.7 miles away)
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- West Valley City Hunter High School Grades: 9-12 | 2654 students
0.5 miles
4200 S 5600 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385)646-5360 0.5 9-12 2654 - Clearfield Leadership Academy Of Utah Charter School
Grades: M
0.5 miles
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Clearfield, UT 84015
(800)200-6869 0.5 M n/a - West Valley City Hunter School Grades: PK-6 | 633 students
0.7 miles
4351 S 5400 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385)646-4876 0.7 PK-6 633 - West Valley City Jackling School Grades: K-6 | 448 students
0.9 miles
3760 S 4610 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385)646-4882 0.9 K-6 448 - West Valley City Hillside School Grades: PK-6 | 627 students
1.0 miles
4283 S 6000 W
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385)646-4870 1.0 PK-6 627
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