Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Settlement Canyon 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 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Settlement Canyon School's student population of 604 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Settlement Canyon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Settlement 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
72%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Settlement Canyon School's ranking?
Settlement Canyon School is ranked #844 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Settlement Canyon School often compared to?
Settlement Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stansbury Park School, Vernon School, Scholar Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Settlement Canyon School?
604 students attend Settlement Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Settlement Canyon School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Settlement Canyon School?
Settlement Canyon School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Settlement Canyon School offer ?
Settlement Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Settlement Canyon School part of?
Settlement Canyon School is part of Tooele School District.
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