Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Water 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Water Canyon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Water Canyon School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Water 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 Water Canyon School is 0.13, 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
#696 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Water Canyon School's ranking?
Water Canyon School is ranked #696 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Water Canyon School?
289 students attend Water Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Water Canyon School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Water Canyon School?
Water Canyon School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Water Canyon School offer ?
Water Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Water Canyon School part of?
Water Canyon School is part of Washington School District.
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