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Peruvian Park School

Public | K-6 | 480 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
Based on 2 ratings
2011:
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Posted April 20, 2013

Peruvian Park is a top school. Teachers are passionate about teaching and respect the students. Parents are committed to their children's success. Together the community is incredible.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 23, 2012

Teachers here are amazing, I have sent four kids here for the past eleven years and only had one or two average teachers in all those years. School needs air conditioning, and the SALTA program/Canyons administration is confused, but day to day things at the school are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2012

I have sent three children to Peruvian. Great school, facilities need updating but the teachers are amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2008

I moved to Sandy so my children could attend this school. It has been a great experience and we feel like part of a big Peruvian Park family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

Sent 2 kids here and it was a very positive experience for both of them. The teachers are outstanding.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2007

My child has attended Peruvian for almost 4 years. The principal is wonderful, and knows every child's name. I have been very, very pleased with Peruvian and all it has offered.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2006

Peruvian Park does nothing above and beyond. I believe this is more a factor of the district not the school. Other districts do a better job bringing in outside educational programs. The current principal talks to all parents and students as if they are 1st graders. This can be a bit frustrating. The teachers are great and truly seem to have the student's educational needs at heart. A few teachers truly go above and beyond. However, most of those are ALPS teachers. As with any school, close parental involvement is key to a successful education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2004

I believe that Peruvian Park Elementary has a great learning environment, teachers who really care about their students, and the people there really make the students feel special. They encourage everyone to be motivated, and the test scores prove it. Even though the school is older, the quality of education found there is top notch!
—Submitted by a former student


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About these ratings

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

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
79%
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

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
74%
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

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
77%
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

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
92%
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

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
88%

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

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 78% 79%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 3%
Hispanic 9% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Black 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A26
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

School facilities
  • Performance stage

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:20 am
School end time
  • 2:55 pm
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • No

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Project-based
  • Standards-based
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Differentiated learning programs
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Midvale Middle School
Hillcrest High School
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1545 East 8425 South
Sandy, UT 84093
Phone: (801) 565-7478

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