Silver Mesa School

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Silver Mesa School ranks 106 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Silver Mesa School is a public elementary school in Sandy, Utah, serving 577 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Canyons District.

Silver Mesa School consistently performs above state and district averages on RISE assessments, with proficiency rates as high as 64% in 5th grade English Language Arts, compared to 53.8% in the Canyons District and 48.3% statewide. The school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 61.3% also exceeds the district and state averages. While Silver Mesa has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 79.03% white students, its academic performance is generally higher than nearby schools like Park Lane School and Peruvian Park School.

Silver Mesa School maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently ranks in the top 20% of Utah elementary schools, indicating a stable and high-quality educational environment. The school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 20.97%, suggests a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to the state average. However, some nearby schools, such as Sandy School and Glacier Hills Elementary, have more diverse student populations with higher percentages of Hispanic and other minority students.

Detail:

Public K-5

8920 S 1700 E
Sandy, UT 84093

(801) 826-9400

District: Canyons District

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,727

Students who attend Silver Mesa School usually attend:

High:

Hillcrest High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 579

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.1%

Hispanic:

15.0%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Silver Mesa School ranks better than 81.1% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 12^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Canyons District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.84. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.1%), Hispanic (15%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silver Mesa School is 20.6. 16 elementary schools in the Canyons District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Silver Mesa School employs 27.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silver Mesa School is $7,727. 19 elementary schools in the Canyons District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Silver Mesa School:

SchoolDigger ranks Silver Mesa School 106^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Silver Mesa School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Canyons District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyons District 27^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Silver Mesa School

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Rank History for all students at Silver Mesa School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2011	63.72	235^th	563	58.3%
2012	70.00	172^nd	579	70.3%
2013	73.08	134^th	576	76.7%
2014	78.10	83^rd	509	83.7%
2015	72.39	127^th	537	76.4%
2016	77.38	90^th	533	83.1%
2017	75.55	102^nd	526	80.6%
2018	74.83	112^th	528	78.8%
2019	79.46	91^st	572	84.1%
2021	82.60	69^th	559	87.7%
2022	79.09	98^th	551	82.2%
2023	67.70	166^th	561	70.4%
2024	77.84	106^th	561	81.1%

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Rank History for White students at Silver Mesa School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	72.12	103^rd	435	76.3%
2023	62.65	148^th	428	65.4%
2024	69.58	108^th	429	74.8%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Silver Mesa School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	324	5	16	32	3	n/a	n/a	63	443
2011	425	8	12	35	3	18	1	0	502
2012	418	10	6	62	5	17	8	0	526
2013	469	2	6	77	4	9	22	0	589
2014	453	2	2	71	6	4	25	0	563
2015	479	6	4	69	4	5	21	0	588
2016	492	6	3	65	5	3	21	0	595
2017	517	7	3	71	1	5	22	0	626
2018	515	9	5	73	1	8	23	0	634
2019	515	6	4	65	0	6	25	0	621
2020	521	7	5	72	0	8	25	0	638
2021	483	8	5	68	0	2	21	0	587
2022	475	6	2	66	0	2	19	0	570
2023	456	8	7	83	0	4	19	0	577
2024	452	9	6	87	2	3	20	0	579

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Silver Mesa School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	443	21.5	20.6	30.5
2011	502	23.0	21.8	27.5
2012	526	25.6	20.4	40.5
2013	589	25.4	23.1	46.7
2014	563	25.0	22.5	29.1
2015	588	n/a	n/a	28.7
2016	595	n/a	n/a	22.5
2017	626	25.0	25.0	19.2
2018	634	n/a	n/a	22.7
2019	621	26.5	23.4	18.5
2020	638	26.5	24.0	19.4
2021	587	n/a	n/a	15.7
2022	570	25.4	22.3	17.2
2023	577	27.5	20.9	21
2024	579	27.9	20.6	20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Silver Mesa School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	443	21.5	20.6	30.5
2011	502	23.0	21.8	27.5
2012	526	25.6	20.4	40.5
2013	589	25.4	23.1	46.7
2014	563	25.0	22.5	29.1
2015	588	n/a	n/a	28.7
2016	595	n/a	n/a	22.5
2017	626	25.0	25.0	19.2
2018	634	n/a	n/a	22.7
2019	621	26.5	23.4	18.5
2020	638	26.5	24.0	19.4
2021	587	n/a	n/a	15.7
2022	570	25.4	22.3	17.2
2023	577	27.5	20.9	21
2024	579	27.9	20.6	20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Silver Mesa School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$450 (5.8%)	$7,277 (94.2%)	$7,727

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Silver Mesa School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 91^st of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 166^th of 561 Elementary schools	13.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Silver Mesa School)	67.8	43.7	24.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	55.6	53.4	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Silver Mesa School)	57.4	41.8	15.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	59	57	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Mesa School)	56	53.4	2.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	58.3	51.6	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Silver Mesa School)	56.1	55.3	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	61.2	58.5	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Silver Mesa School)	56.1	56.9	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Canyons District)	58.9	54.5	4.4%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Mesa School)	69.2	67.7	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	61.9	61.3	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Silver Mesa School)	72.9	64.3	8.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	62.2	59.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Silver Mesa School)	71	65.4	5.6%
5th Grade Science (Canyons District)	63	60.9	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	621	577	7.1%
African American	6	8	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	7	75%
Hispanic	65	83	27.7%
Pacific Islander	6	4	33.3%
White	515	456	11.5%
Two or More Races	25	19	24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.5%	21%	2.5%

Schools Near Silver Mesa School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)			RISE Mathematics (2024)			RISE Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Silver Mesa School	Public	K-5	8920 S 1700 E	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9400	579	28	20.6	20.0%	452 (78.1%)	9 (1.6%)	87 (15.0%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.5%)	77.8	106^th of 561 public elementary schools	81.1%		67.7	166^th of 561 public elementary schools	70.4%	60	58.3	60.5	64.0	55.5	57.2	62.6	66.0	61.3	$7,727	$451	$7,277
Peruvian Park School	Public	K-5	1545 E 8425 S	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9100	544	24	22.6	25.2%	376 (69.1%)	7 (1.3%)	60 (11.0%)	49 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	48 (8.8%)	96.2	6^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.9%		95.4	10^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.2%	4	87.1	73.1	83.9	86.0	72.2	77.4	76.0	79.3	$7,468	$426	$7,042
Willow Canyon School	Public	K-5	9650 S 1700 E	Sandy	84092	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9625	365	20	18.7	22.5%	288 (78.9%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (11.8%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.6%)	91.2	26^th of 561 public elementary schools	95.4%		92.3	22^nd of 561 public elementary schools	96.1%	4	65.5	79.4	66.7	64.4	82.0	80.3	69.4	72.8	$9,543	$633	$8,911
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	2165 East 9400 South	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Beehive Science & Technology Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 576-0070	360	22	16.2	28.3%	209 (58.1%)	9 (2.5%)	54 (15.0%)	63 (17.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	20 (5.6%)	53.6	262^nd of 561 public elementary schools	53.3%					(n/a)	41.9	51.7	63.8	41.9	55.2	38.3	44.9	54.1
Oakdale School	Public	K-5	1900 E 8100 S	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8950	350	18	19.4	22.6%	265 (75.7%)	3 (0.9%)	51 (14.6%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	15 (4.3%)	71.6	151^st of 561 public elementary schools	73.1%		80.5	92^nd of 561 public elementary schools	83.6%	59	55.7	61.3	58.4	60.0	58.1	58.4	54.9	52.1	$8,786	$562	$8,225
Brookwood School	Public	K-5	8640 S 2565 E	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7900	362	16	23.3	6.1%	314 (86.7%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.7%)	78.5	98^th of 561 public elementary schools	82.5%		88.2	40^th of 561 public elementary schools	92.9%	58	47.3	52.5	64.4	70.3	68.4	69.5	62.5	61.0	$8,073	$295	$7,778
Glacier Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	1085 E 900 South	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 826-8500	593	32	18.3	43.5%	387 (65.3%)	5 (0.8%)	141 (23.8%)	6 (1.0%)	7 (1.2%)	16 (2.7%)	31 (5.2%)	28.4	413^th of 561 public elementary schools	26.4%					(n/a)	34.7	32.0	32.7	50.0	34.8	30.5	40.4	43.2
East Sandy School	Public	K-5	8295 S 865 E	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8425	373	19	20.1	32.4%	253 (67.8%)	8 (2.1%)	80 (21.4%)	5 (1.3%)	5 (1.3%)	6 (1.6%)	16 (4.3%)	25.8	427^th of 561 public elementary schools	23.9%		50	282^nd of 561 public elementary schools	49.7%	145	39.7	34.3	31.7	36.2	36.8	30.5	40.0	39.3	$8,367	$375	$7,992
Quail Hollow School	Public	K-5	2625 E 9070 S	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9175	402	20	20.4	12.9%	343 (85.3%)	3 (0.7%)	27 (6.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (5.5%)	85	60^th of 561 public elementary schools	89.3%		78	107^th of 561 public elementary schools	80.9%	47	54.5	57.3	74.6	55.2	72.5	75.6	68.1	83.4	$9,340	$504	$8,835
Park Lane School	Public	K-5	9955 S 2300 E	Sandy	84092	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9025	343	18	19.4	18.1%	288 (84.0%)	3 (0.9%)	26 (7.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	19 (5.5%)	91.4	25^th of 561 public elementary schools	95.5%		94	17^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.0%	8	56.8	66.2		72.6	77.8	82.0	71.9	86.9	$9,741	$977	$8,764

Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Mesa School

Is Silver Mesa School a good school?

Silver Mesa School ranks 106^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Silver Mesa School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 579 students attended Silver Mesa School.

What district is Silver Mesa School in?

Canyons District

What is the racial makeup of Silver Mesa School?

Students at Silver Mesa School are 78% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Silver Mesa School attend?

Students who attend Silver Mesa School usually go on to attend:

High : Hillcrest High

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