Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sprucewood School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 28% 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: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sprucewood School serves the southwest part of Sandy, UT, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sprucewood School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat 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
342 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
Sprucewood School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sprucewood School is 0.45, 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
#340 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)28.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Sprucewood School's ranking?
Sprucewood School is ranked #340 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sprucewood School often compared to?
Sprucewood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Academy - Draper Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sprucewood School?
342 students attend Sprucewood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sprucewood School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sprucewood School?
Sprucewood School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sprucewood School offer ?
Sprucewood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sprucewood School part of?
Sprucewood School is part of Canyons School District.
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