Serving 757 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 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MT Jordan Middle serves the west part of Sandy, UT, covering an area of approximately 8.4 square miles, where most families are typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 2.3 miles, with the furthest edge reaching up to 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Jordan Middle School's student population of 757 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
757 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mt. Jordan Middle School 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 Mt. Jordan Middle School is 0.59, 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
#719 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-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 Mt. Jordan Middle School's ranking?
Mt. Jordan Middle School is ranked #719 out of 957 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 Indian Hills Middle School, Draper Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
757 students attend Mt. Jordan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mt. Jordan Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Jordan Middle School?
Mt. Jordan Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
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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