Daniels Canyon School

688 East Wheeler Rd
Heber City, UT 84032
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daniels Canyon School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 608 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50% in UT
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Daniels Canyon School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
608 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Daniels Canyon School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniels Canyon School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#453 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Daniels Canyon School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
46%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Daniels Canyon School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
40%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Daniels Canyon School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Daniels Canyon School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
30%
20%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
69%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Daniels Canyon School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Daniels Canyon School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Daniels Canyon School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Daniels Canyon School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daniels Canyon School's ranking?
Daniels Canyon School is ranked #453 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Daniels Canyon School often compared to?
Daniels Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heber Valley School, Old Mill School, Midway School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Daniels Canyon School?
608 students attend Daniels Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Daniels Canyon School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniels Canyon School?
Daniels Canyon School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Daniels Canyon School offer ?
Daniels Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Daniels Canyon School part of?
Daniels Canyon School is part of Wasatch School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 608 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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