Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow Canyon School ranks in the top 5% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow 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
Willow Canyon School's student population of 356 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willow Canyon School ranks within the top 5% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Canyon School is 0.36, 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
#10 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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 Willow Canyon School's ranking?
Willow Canyon School is ranked #10 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Willow Canyon School often compared to?
Willow Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Willow Canyon School?
356 students attend Willow Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Willow Canyon School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Canyon School?
Willow Canyon School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Willow Canyon School offer ?
Willow Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Willow Canyon School part of?
Willow Canyon School is part of Canyons School District.
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