9650 S 1700 E
Sandy, UT 84092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Willow Canyon School serves 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Willow Canyon School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in UT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Willow Canyon School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Willow Canyon School is ranked within the top 5% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Willow Canyon School is 0.39, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
77%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willow Canyon School's ranking?

Willow Canyon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).

How many students attend Willow Canyon School?

398 students attend Willow Canyon School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Willow Canyon School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What grades does Willow Canyon School offer ?

Willow Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Willow Canyon School part of?

Willow Canyon School is part of Canyons School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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