Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Settlement Canyon 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 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Settlement Canyon School serves the eastern part of Tooele, UT, covering an area of approximately 53.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Settlement Canyon School's student population of 519 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
519 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
Settlement Canyon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Settlement Canyon School is 0.46, 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
#838 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. View full 16-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Settlement Canyon School's ranking?
Settlement Canyon School is ranked #838 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Settlement Canyon School often compared to?
Settlement Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon School, Stansbury Park School, Scholar Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Settlement Canyon School?
519 students attend Settlement Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Settlement Canyon School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Settlement Canyon School?
Settlement Canyon School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Settlement Canyon School offer ?
Settlement Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Settlement Canyon School part of?
Settlement Canyon School is part of Tooele School District.
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