East Sandy School
Tel:
(801)826-8425
- East Sandy School serves 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 25%.
School Overview
- East Sandy School's student population of 409 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 409 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Sandy School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Sandy School is 0.31, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. 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 | #75 out of 932 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 44% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 17% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 82% | 75% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.30 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Canyons School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, UT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Sandy School is Diamond Ridge High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Union Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sandy Union Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 895 students
0.6 miles
615 E 8000 S
Sandy, UT 84070
(801)826-1500 0.6 6-8 895 - Sandy Diamond Ridge High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 50 students
0.9 miles
825 East 9085 South
Sandy, UT 84094
(801)826-9900 0.9 9-12 50 - Sandy Canyons Technical Education Center Vocational School
Grades: 7-12
1.0 miles
825 E 9085 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801)826-6600 1.0 7-12 n/a - Sandy Entrada Grades: K-12 | 462 students
1.0 miles
825 E 9085 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801)826-6670 1.0 K-12 462 - Sandy Peruvian Park School Grades: K-5 | 557 students
1.0 miles
1545 E 8425 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801)826-9100 1.0 K-5 557
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
With changing state and national educational standards, will your child's public school have the ability to meet these requirements? Learn about the problems with public school performance and how parents can get involved.
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of public school vouchers as they pertain to the education of students with disabilities.
Every child learns differently and it’s a teacher’s job to meet students where they are and guide them through the learning process. Scaffolding is a teaching tool that helps students develop critical thinking skills and the ability to learn independently.
