Serving 602 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunrise School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunrise School's student population of 602 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunrise School ranks within the top 1% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise School is 0.38, 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
#1 out of 975 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
78%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise School's ranking?
Sunrise School is ranked #1 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sunrise School often compared to?
Sunrise Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lone Peak School, Peruvian Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sunrise School?
602 students attend Sunrise School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sunrise School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Sunrise School?
Sunrise School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunrise School offer ?
Sunrise School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunrise School part of?
Sunrise School is part of Canyons School District.
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