Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Taylor Canyon School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Taylor Canyon 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
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#90 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
67%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Canyon School's ranking?
Taylor Canyon School is ranked #90 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Taylor Canyon School?
325 students attend Taylor Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Taylor Canyon School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Canyon School?
Taylor Canyon School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Taylor Canyon School offer ?
Taylor Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Taylor Canyon School part of?
Taylor Canyon School is part of Ogden City School District.
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