Jordan Ridge School
Jordan Ridge School serves 979 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Jordan Ridge School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Jordan Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Jordan Ridge School's student population of 979 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 979 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 40 teachers |
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School Rankings
Jordan Ridge School is ranked within the top 5% of all 959 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Jordan Ridge School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (UT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #44 out of 959 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 17% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 81% | 74% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jordan School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, UT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Jordan Ridge School is South Jordan Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elk Meadows School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- South Jordan South Jordan Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-9 | 1,322 student10
0.6 miles
10245 S 2700 W
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 412-2900 0.6 7-9 1,322 - South Jordan Bingham High School Math: 37% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 10-12 | 2,524 students10
0.9 miles
2160 W 10400 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 256-5100 0.9 10-12 2,524 - South Jordan Elk Meadows School Math: 47% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 833 students10
0.9 miles
3448 W 9800 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 446-3200 0.9 K-6 833 - West Jordan Hawthorn Academy West Jordan Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-9 | 818 students10
1.0 miles
9062 S 2200 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 282-9066 1 K-9 818 - South Jordan Elk Ridge Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-9 | 1,149 student10
1.1 miles
3659 W 9800 S
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-2800 1.1 7-9 1,149
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