Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunburst School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunburst School's student population of 813 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunburst School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunburst School is 0.27, 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
#275 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunburst School's ranking?
Sunburst School is ranked #275 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sunburst School?
813 students attend Sunburst School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sunburst School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunburst School?
Sunburst School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunburst School offer ?
Sunburst School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sunburst School part of?
Sunburst School is part of Davis School District.
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