Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Copper Canyon 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Copper Canyon School serves the eastern part of Tooele, UT, covering an attendance zone of approximately 18.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Copper Canyon School's student population of 544 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
544 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Leaders of Today, Transforming Tomorrow
School Rankings
Copper Canyon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Copper Canyon School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#772 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copper Canyon School's ranking?
Copper Canyon School is ranked #772 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Copper Canyon School often compared to?
Copper Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Copper Canyon School?
544 students attend Copper Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Copper Canyon School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Copper Canyon School?
Copper Canyon School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Copper Canyon School offer ?
Copper Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Copper Canyon School part of?
Copper Canyon School is part of Tooele School District.
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