Silver Mesa School

8920 S 1700 E
Sandy, UT 84093
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silver Mesa School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 10% in UT
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Silver Mesa School's student population of 570 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Silver Mesa School ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Mesa School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
#85 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
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58%
39%
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57%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
83%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Mesa School's ranking?
Silver Mesa School is ranked #85 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Silver Mesa School often compared to?
Silver Mesa Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Silver Mesa School?
570 students attend Silver Mesa School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Silver Mesa School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Mesa School?
Silver Mesa School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Silver Mesa School offer ?
Silver Mesa School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Mesa School part of?
Silver Mesa School is part of Canyons School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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