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Hurricane School vs. Sandstone School

Should you attend Hurricane School or Sandstone School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hurricane School
948 W 325 N
Hurricane, UT 84737
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Sandstone School
850 N 2450 E
Saint George, UT 84790
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Sandstone School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 722 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hurricane 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 32% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandstone 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 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
722 students
514 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hurricane School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sandstone School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hurricane School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sandstone School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hurricane School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sandstone School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hurricane School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sandstone School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#639 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#821 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hurricane School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sandstone School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
21%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hurricane School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandstone School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hurricane School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandstone School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hurricane School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sandstone School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
23
Kindergarten Students
118
76
Grade 1 Students
123
88
Grade 2 Students
110
86
Grade 3 Students
128
77
Grade 4 Students
110
79
Grade 5 Students
133
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hurricane School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hurricane School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hurricane School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hurricane School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hurricane School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hurricane School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hurricane School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hurricane School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sandstone School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hurricane School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sandstone School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hurricane School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sandstone School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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