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Sand Springs School

Public | K-6 | 915 students

 
 
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5 stars

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Posted November 27, 2010

We've lived all over the US and this has been one of the best schools we've attended. The teachers have been good to work with. Concerns are not brushed under the rug, and there is a high amount of parental involvement. Office staff is okay. I only wish for a stronger music program, but I believe budget doesn't allow for it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Great teachers, great experiences, amazing curriculum, happy students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2009

I love the parent and teacher involvement..I also love that they have an immersion program that so far both of my children are attending..Great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2008

I love this school and the teachers are great! I have 3 kids who attend here and have never had any problems
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Posted February 21, 2008

This school is just great! It has a Spanish Immersion program that is fabulous. This is my son's K year in the Spanish Immersion and he's already picking up so much. The staff is amazing and the parent involvement is high. This is one of few the public schools that I would allow my children to go to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2007

I have been impressed with most of the teachers that my 3 children have had. They have been kind and have taught them well. They have a great reading specialist who has worked with my youngest son in a small group of other kids. The communication from the school to the parents is not very good. That is really the one complaint I have.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 78%
Hispanic 6% 15%
Black 2% 1%
Asian 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 15%N/A38%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 24N/A26
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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242 North 3200 West
Layton, UT 84041
Phone: (801) 402-3850

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