Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Copper 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than 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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Copper Canyon School's student population of 426 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Leaders of Today, Transforming Tomorrow
School Rankings
Copper 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 Copper Canyon School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#772 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
70%
71%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Copper Canyon School's ranking?
Copper Canyon School is ranked #772 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Copper Canyon School often compared to?
Copper Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Copper Canyon School?
426 students attend Copper Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Copper Canyon School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Copper Canyon School?
Copper Canyon School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Copper Canyon School offer ?
Copper Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Copper Canyon School part of?
Copper Canyon School is part of Tooele School District.
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