The reported proficiency rate for Math is 50%.
Original Research by School Decision on Entrada
Entrada is a school in Sandy, Utah, serving kindergarten through twelfth grade as part of the Canyons District. The most important thing to understand about this school is that it is not a typical neighborhood school. The enrollment data shows zero students in every grade, and the school is listed under the name Canyon Support Services in the state’s records. This strongly suggests Entrada is an alternative or special-purpose school, likely serving students in a nontraditional setting such as a treatment, therapeutic, or credit-recovery program, rather than a standard comprehensive school that a family would attend based on residential boundaries.
Because of this, the usual academic metrics are either absent or carry a very different meaning. In math, the school reported a proficiency rate for grades three through eight that places it in the top quartile among schools in Salt Lake County, a strong result. In English language arts, the reported proficiency rate fell in a low range, and in science it fell in a moderate range. These results come from a small number of tested students, and the school’s overall proficiency index, which averages across subjects, lands in the top quartile of the county. A parent should interpret these scores with caution. The student population taking these tests may not represent the school’s full enrollment, and the school’s mission likely means the students who are tested are not a typical cross-section. The graduation rate is not reported, which is common for schools of this type, as the students may not follow a traditional four-year pathway.
The school is part of the Canyons District, which serves Sandy and several other Salt Lake County communities. In 2023, voters in the district approved a bond to rebuild and renovate aging schools, fund safety and security upgrades, and improve infrastructure, structured so that it would not increase the property tax rate. This means that over time, the physical condition of schools across the district should improve, though Entrada’s own facilities may or may not be part of those plans.
Sandy itself is a mid-size suburban city at the base of the Wasatch Range, with a mix of affluent residential neighborhoods in the east and heavy commercial corridors along I-15 and State Street in the west. The city is actively redeveloping its downtown into a denser, transit-oriented center called The Cairns, with light rail connections to Salt Lake City. Housing values are high, and the population has seen a modest decline in recent years. The city is well-served by retail, entertainment, and civic amenities, and the school sits within this suburban context.
For a family considering Entrada, the key takeaway is that this is not a standard school with a typical student body and a typical set of academic offerings. The available data is thin, and the school’s purpose is not captured by conventional metrics. A parent should contact the school or the Canyons District directly to understand exactly what population Entrada serves, what programs it offers, and how a student would be placed there. The school’s academic results, while showing some bright spots in math and science, should be understood in the context of a specialized setting rather than compared directly to a neighborhood school.
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