Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Granite School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Granite School serves the west part of Sandy, UT, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Granite School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Granite School's student population of 303 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Granite School ranks within the top 10% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granite School is 0.23, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 957 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-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 Granite School's ranking?
Granite School is ranked #89 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Granite School?
303 students attend Granite School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Granite School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Granite School?
Granite School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Granite School offer ?
Granite School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Granite School part of?
Granite School is part of Canyons School District.
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