Serving 761 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan 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 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan's student population of 761 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
761 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan 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 Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
45%
21%
Black
3%
1%
White
45%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan's ranking?
Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan is ranked #815 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan?
761 students attend Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan?
Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan offer ?
Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan part of?
Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan is part of Ascent Academies Of Utah School District.
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