Serving 827 students in grades 6-8, Mt. Jordan Middle 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 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Jordan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mt. Jordan Middle School's student population of 827 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
827 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Jordan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Jordan Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
32%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
56%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Jordan Middle School's ranking?
Mt. Jordan Middle School is ranked #705 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mt. Jordan Middle School often compared to?
Mt. Jordan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Draper Park Middle School, Midvale Middle School, Indian Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mt. Jordan Middle School?
827 students attend Mt. Jordan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mt. Jordan Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Jordan Middle School?
Mt. Jordan Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mt. Jordan Middle School offer ?
Mt. Jordan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mt. Jordan Middle School part of?
Mt. Jordan Middle School is part of Canyons School District.
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