Paradise Canyon vs. Sunset School
Should you attend Paradise Canyon or Sunset School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Paradise Canyon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sunset School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paradise Canyon ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
478 students
496 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#767 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#641 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
24
Kindergarten Students
79
89
Grade 1 Students
78
78
Grade 2 Students
77
67
Grade 3 Students
79
87
Grade 4 Students
73
75
Grade 5 Students
69
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
62%
24%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
29%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
6%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
