Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daniels Canyon School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniels Canyon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Daniels Canyon School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daniels Canyon School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniels Canyon School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
28%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
71%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniels Canyon School's ranking?
Daniels Canyon School is ranked #453 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Daniels Canyon School often compared to?
Daniels Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heber Valley School, Old Mill School, Midway School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Daniels Canyon School?
595 students attend Daniels Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Daniels Canyon School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniels Canyon School?
Daniels Canyon School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Daniels Canyon School offer ?
Daniels Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Daniels Canyon School part of?
Daniels Canyon School is part of Wasatch School District.
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