Serving 736 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bluffdale School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bluffdale School serves the southeastern part of Riverton, UT, covering an attendance area of approximately 13 square miles. Most families can expect to drive around 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluffdale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bluffdale School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
736 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bluffdale School ranks within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffdale School is 0.31, which is less 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
#260 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffdale School's ranking?
Bluffdale School is ranked #260 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Bluffdale School often compared to?
Bluffdale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Bluffdale School?
736 students attend Bluffdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bluffdale School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluffdale School?
Bluffdale School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bluffdale School offer ?
Bluffdale School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bluffdale School part of?
Bluffdale School is part of Jordan School District.
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