Summary:
ZIP code 84070 in Sandy, Utah, has two elementary schools serving grades PK–5 or K–5: Sandy School and Crescent School, both part of Canyons District. Together, they enroll 982 students. The district ranks well above either school statewide, so families should expect meaningful differences between these two nearby schools as well as room for improvement at both.
Crescent School is the stronger overall performer. It ranks 383rd of 563 Utah schools, is in the 32nd percentile, and has a two-star rating. About 41.7% of its reported tested results were proficient in 2025–2026, compared with 21.9% at Sandy School. Crescent scored higher than Sandy in every reported grade and subject, with especially notable gains in mathematics and science. Its chronic absenteeism rate was also lower, at 29.8%, although that remains above the district and state rates. Crescent still trailed district averages in every tested area, but its recent improvement suggests positive momentum.
Sandy School ranks near the bottom statewide—531st of 563 schools, in the 6th percentile, with a zero-star rating. Its 39.2% chronic absenteeism rate is a significant concern and is higher than Crescent’s. Fourth grade is Sandy’s clearest academic weakness, with proficiency of just 13.3% in English language arts, 16.0% in mathematics, and 24.0% in science. Sandy does have a slightly lower student-teacher ratio than Crescent, but its results remain substantially weaker. The schools also serve different student needs, with Sandy reporting a higher free/reduced-price lunch participation rate. Families comparing them should focus on attendance support, academic interventions, and each school’s plans to close gaps with district expectations.
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