Alta View School

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Alta View School ranks 169 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alta View School is an elementary school located in Sandy, Utah, serving 581 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Canyons District, which is ranked 27th out of 98 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alta View School consistently performs above the state and district averages in RISE test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 57%, compared to the district's 51.9% and the state's 46.7%. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between 122nd and 169th out of 561 Utah elementary schools, placing it in the top 30% of elementary schools in the state. However, there are several nearby schools, such as Willow Canyon School and Sunrise School, that outperform Alta View School in terms of test scores and rankings.

While Alta View School has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients (around 25%) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Sandy School (58%) and Glacier Hills Elementary (43%), the school has seen a slight decrease in enrollment over the past 3 years, from 586 students in 2020-2021 to 581 students in 2022-2023. This is in contrast to some of the nearby schools, which have seen steady or increasing enrollment during the same period.

Detail:

Public K-5

10333 S 865 E
Sandy, UT 84094

(801) 826-7600

District: Canyons District

SchoolDigger Rank:
169^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,884

Students who attend Alta View School usually attend:

Middle:	Mt. Jordan Middle
High:	Jordan High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

Number of students: 565

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.4%

Hispanic:

25.7%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alta View School ranks better than 69.9% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 16^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Canyons District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.31. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), Hispanic (25.7%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alta View School is 22.1. 21 elementary schools in the Canyons District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Alta View School employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alta View School is $7,884. 17 elementary schools in the Canyons District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alta View School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alta View School 169^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Alta View School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Canyons District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyons District 27^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alta View School

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Rank History for all students at Alta View School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2011	71.93	151^st	563	73.2%
2012	76.30	89^th	579	84.6%
2013	80.04	61^st	576	89.4%
2014	58.86	205^th	509	59.7%
2015	65.86	179^th	537	66.7%
2016	71.27	142^nd	533	73.4%
2017	82.81	59^th	526	88.8%
2018	83.95	58^th	528	89.0%
2019	86.84	44^th	572	92.3%
2021	71.77	140^th	559	75.0%
2022	67.55	165^th	551	70.1%
2023	75.06	122^nd	561	78.3%
2024	68.31	169^th	561	69.9%

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Rank History for White students at Alta View School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	61.38	152^nd	435	65.1%
2023	65.21	135^th	428	68.5%
2024	50.49	223^rd	429	48.0%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Alta View is the BESSSSTTTT!! I now live in NC, and I still miss it. The teachers are so nice, and the school lunch tastes like cloud 9. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alta View School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	378	3	23	36	0	n/a	n/a	67	507
2011	411	8	21	43	2	4	1	0	490
2012	368	6	22	52	7	4	20	0	479
2013	380	3	18	82	2	3	29	0	517
2014	449	6	7	74	1	9	31	0	577
2015	439	4	9	87	0	18	34	0	591
2016	437	5	8	95	0	15	36	0	596
2017	449	1	6	94	1	20	26	0	597
2018	454	3	5	106	0	9	20	0	597
2019	447	3	5	102	2	11	28	0	598
2020	472	4	9	118	2	4	31	0	640
2021	449	3	3	120	1	4	28	0	608
2022	400	5	4	131	1	5	35	0	581
2023	385	3	1	150	1	5	36	0	581
2024	375	1	8	145	1	6	29	0	565

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alta View School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	507	23.5	21.5	36.8
2011	490	23.3	21.0	29.6
2012	479	20.3	23.5	38.2
2013	517	21.0	24.6	50.9
2014	577	25.4	22.6	32.1
2015	591	n/a	n/a	35
2016	596	n/a	n/a	28.2
2017	597	25.4	23.4	24.8
2018	597	n/a	n/a	30
2019	598	25.0	23.9	25.1
2020	640	24.5	26.0	24.2
2021	608	n/a	n/a	23.7
2022	581	26.0	22.3	27.4
2023	581	26.0	22.3	26
2024	565	25.5	22.1	26.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alta View School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	507	23.5	21.5	36.8
2011	490	23.3	21.0	29.6
2012	479	20.3	23.5	38.2
2013	517	21.0	24.6	50.9
2014	577	25.4	22.6	32.1
2015	591	n/a	n/a	35
2016	596	n/a	n/a	28.2
2017	597	25.4	23.4	24.8
2018	597	n/a	n/a	30
2019	598	25.0	23.9	25.1
2020	640	24.5	26.0	24.2
2021	608	n/a	n/a	23.7
2022	581	26.0	22.3	27.4
2023	581	26.0	22.3	26
2024	565	25.5	22.1	26.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alta View School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$496 (6.3%)	$7,388 (93.7%)	$7,884

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alta View School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 44^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 122^nd of 561 Elementary schools	14.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alta View School)	51	57.1	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	55.6	53.4	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alta View School)	66.3	56.1	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	59	57	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alta View School)	64.4	51.6	12.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	58.3	51.6	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alta View School)	77.8	56.6	21.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	61.2	58.5	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Alta View School)	77.8	59.1	18.7%
4th Grade Science (Canyons District)	58.9	54.5	4.4%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alta View School)	76	56.4	19.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	61.9	61.3	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alta View School)	65.3	69.4	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	62.2	59.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Alta View School)	72.6	69.4	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Canyons District)	63	60.9	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	598	581	2.8%
African American	3	3
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	102	150	47.1%
Pacific Islander	11	5	54.5%
White	447	385	13.9%
Two or More Races	28	36	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.1%	26%	0.9%

Schools Near Alta View School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)			RISE Mathematics (2024)			RISE Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alta View School	Public	K-5	10333 S 865 E	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7600	565	26	22.1	26.7%	375 (66.4%)	1 (0.2%)	145 (25.7%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	29 (5.1%)	68.3	169^th of 561 public elementary schools	69.9%		75.1	122^nd of 561 public elementary schools	78.3%	47	57.0	53.5	54.3	50.0	62.8	47.3	65.1	55.4	$7,884	$496	$7,388
Glacier Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	1085 E 900 South	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 826-8500	593	32	18.3	43.5%	387 (65.3%)	5 (0.8%)	141 (23.8%)	6 (1.0%)	7 (1.2%)	16 (2.7%)	31 (5.2%)	28.4	413^th of 561 public elementary schools	26.4%					(n/a)	34.7	32.0	32.7	50.0	34.8	30.5	40.4	43.2
Altara School	Public	K-5	800 E 11000 S	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7675	563	26	22.0	21.0%	408 (72.5%)	10 (1.8%)	107 (19.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.5%)	72.9	137^th of 561 public elementary schools	75.6%		81.4	87^th of 561 public elementary schools	84.5%	50	75.9	48.9	50.1	67.1	69.3	50.8	57.2	55.8	$9,696	$477	$9,220
Willow Canyon School	Public	K-5	9650 S 1700 E	Sandy	84092	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9625	365	20	18.7	22.5%	288 (78.9%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (11.8%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.6%)	91.2	26^th of 561 public elementary schools	95.4%		92.3	22^nd of 561 public elementary schools	96.1%	4	65.5	79.4	66.7	64.4	82.0	80.3	69.4	72.8	$9,543	$633	$8,911
Crescent School	Public	K-5	11100 S 230 E	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8200	455	23	19.6	36.5%	288 (63.3%)	1 (0.2%)	133 (29.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	18 (4.0%)	29.2	409^th of 561 public elementary schools	27.1%		51.6	272^nd of 561 public elementary schools	51.5%	137	42.7	38.3	29.8	43.3	42.5	27.5	42.5	32.2	$9,048	$770	$8,278
Sunrise School	Public	K-5	1520 E 11265 S	Sandy	84092	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9550	669	30	22.6	14.3%	502 (75.0%)	4 (0.6%)	56 (8.4%)	61 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	39 (5.8%)	97.9	2^nd of 561 public elementary schools	99.6%		97.8	3^rd of 561 public elementary schools	99.5%	1	75.1	84.4	82.7	83.7	86.1	82.7	86.1	80.4	$7,287	$358	$6,929
Special Educational Preschool	Public	PK	9361 S 300 E	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 501-1067	355	18	19.9	27.6%	250 (70.4%)	11 (3.1%)	69 (19.4%)	16 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)
Canyons Online	Public, Virtual	K-8	9361 S. 300 East	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 826-5461	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Silver Mesa School	Public	K-5	8920 S 1700 E	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9400	579	28	20.6	20.0%	452 (78.1%)	9 (1.6%)	87 (15.0%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.5%)	77.8	106^th of 561 public elementary schools	81.1%		67.7	166^th of 561 public elementary schools	70.4%	60	58.3	60.5	64.0	55.5	57.2	62.6	66.0	61.3	$7,727	$451	$7,277
Rivers Edge School	Public	K-8	319 W 11000 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 565-7584	14	7	1.8	64.3%	7 (50.0%)	1 (7.1%)	4 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Alta View School

What schools do graduates of Alta View School attend?

Students who attend Alta View School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mt. Jordan Middle
High : Jordan High

What district is Alta View School in?

Canyons District

Is Alta View School a good school?

Alta View School ranks 169^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alta View School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 565 students attended Alta View School.

What is the racial makeup of Alta View School?

Students at Alta View School are 66% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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