Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Settlement Canyon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Settlement Canyon School's student population of 597 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Settlement Canyon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Settlement Canyon School is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#838 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
70%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Settlement Canyon School's ranking?
Settlement Canyon School is ranked #838 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Settlement Canyon School often compared to?
Settlement Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon School, Stansbury Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Settlement Canyon School?
597 students attend Settlement Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Settlement Canyon School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Settlement Canyon School?
Settlement Canyon School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Settlement Canyon School offer ?
Settlement Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Settlement Canyon School part of?
Settlement Canyon School is part of Tooele School District.
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