Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oquirrh 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 16% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oquirrh School serves the northeast part of West Jordan, UT, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oquirrh School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Oquirrh 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 Oquirrh School is 0.65, 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
#907 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
44%
21%
Black
3%
1%
White
39%
69%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oquirrh School's ranking?
Oquirrh School is ranked #907 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Oquirrh School often compared to?
Oquirrh Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westland School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Oquirrh School?
524 students attend Oquirrh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Oquirrh School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oquirrh School?
Oquirrh School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oquirrh School offer ?
Oquirrh School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oquirrh School part of?
Oquirrh School is part of Jordan School District.
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