Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Goldminer's Daughter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in UT)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Goldminer's Daughter's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Sandy, UT, encompassing approximately 161.3 square miles. The area is typically a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 15.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goldminer's Daughter's student population of 11 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Goldminer's Daughter is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
White
100%
69%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Goldminer's Daughter?
11 students attend Goldminer's Daughter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Goldminer's Daughter students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goldminer's Daughter?
Goldminer's Daughter has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Goldminer's Daughter offer ?
Goldminer's Daughter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Goldminer's Daughter part of?
Goldminer's Daughter is part of Canyons School District.
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