Summary:
The city of Sandy, Utah is home to 31 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Canyons School District. This district is ranked 27th out of 98 in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Several schools in Sandy stand out as high-performing, including Albion Middle School, which is ranked 3rd out of 210 middle schools in Utah with a 5-star rating, and Peruvian Park Elementary School, ranked 6th out of 561 elementary schools with a 5-star rating.
Other top-performing schools in Sandy include Willow Canyon Elementary School, ranked 26th in the state, Granite Elementary School, ranked 23rd, and Park Lane Elementary School, ranked 25th. These schools have consistently high test scores, with over 65% of students proficient in core subject areas. In contrast, some schools in the district struggle, with proficiency rates as low as 10% in certain grades and subjects.
The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in Sandy, which do not appear to be directly correlated with the racial makeup or socioeconomic status of the student populations. However, schools with higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic achievement. Overall, the Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah includes a mix of high-quality, consistently top-ranked schools as well as some underperforming institutions, highlighting the need for continued efforts to support and improve educational outcomes for all students in the community.
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