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Silver Mesa School

8920 S 1700 E
Sandy, UT 84093
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 577 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silver Mesa 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 is 58% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10% in UT
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Silver Mesa School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Silver Mesa School's student population of 577 students has declined by 7% 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
577 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Silver Mesa School ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Mesa 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#85 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Silver Mesa School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
58%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silver Mesa School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
57%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver Mesa School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Silver Mesa School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
20%
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Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Silver Mesa School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Silver Mesa School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Silver Mesa School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Silver Mesa School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Silver Mesa School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Mesa School's ranking?
Silver Mesa School is ranked #85 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Silver Mesa School often compared to?
Silver Mesa Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Silver Mesa School?
577 students attend Silver Mesa School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Silver Mesa School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Mesa School?
Silver Mesa School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Silver Mesa School offer ?
Silver Mesa School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Mesa School part of?
Silver Mesa School is part of Canyons School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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