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Wasatch Learning Academy vs. Daniels Canyon School

Should you attend Wasatch Learning Academy or Daniels Canyon School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Wasatch Learning Academy
101 E 200 N
Heber City, UT 84032
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Daniels Canyon School
688 East Wheeler Rd
Heber City, UT 84032
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7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Daniels Canyon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,463 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wasatch Learning Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daniels Canyon School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
1,463 students
601 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wasatch Learning Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Daniels Canyon School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wasatch Learning Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Daniels Canyon School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wasatch Learning Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Daniels Canyon School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wasatch Learning Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wasatch School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Daniels Canyon School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wasatch School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#584 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#297 out of 957 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wasatch Learning Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Daniels Canyon School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
62%
(Top 10% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wasatch Learning Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wasatch School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daniels Canyon School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wasatch School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wasatch Learning Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wasatch School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daniels Canyon School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wasatch School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wasatch Learning Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Daniels Canyon School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
82
Kindergarten Students
149
81
Grade 1 Students
165
94
Grade 2 Students
215
79
Grade 3 Students
159
98
Grade 4 Students
213
82
Grade 5 Students
175
85
Grade 6 Students
155
-
Grade 7 Students
122
-
Grade 8 Students
110
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
7%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wasatch Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wasatch School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Daniels Canyon School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wasatch School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wasatch Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wasatch School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
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% White
88%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wasatch Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wasatch School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Daniels Canyon School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wasatch School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Wasatch Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Wasatch School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wasatch Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wasatch School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Daniels Canyon School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wasatch School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wasatch Learning Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wasatch School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Daniels Canyon School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wasatch School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wasatch Learning Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wasatch School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Daniels Canyon School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wasatch School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wasatch Learning Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wasatch School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Daniels Canyon School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wasatch School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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