Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rivers Edge 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 ≤20% (which is lower 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 2:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rivers Edge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rivers Edge School's student population of 14 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Rivers Edge 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 Rivers Edge School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#570 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
7%
1%
White
50%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rivers Edge School's ranking?
Rivers Edge School is ranked #570 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Rivers Edge School often compared to?
Rivers Edge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Children Behavior Therapy Unit, Jordan Valley School, Blind Region 2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 Rivers Edge School?
14 students attend Rivers Edge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rivers Edge School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rivers Edge School?
Rivers Edge School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rivers Edge School offer ?
Rivers Edge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rivers Edge School part of?
Rivers Edge School is part of Jordan School District.
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