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#730 of 1,015 schools in UT
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
School · Ascent Academies of Utah · West Jordan, UT
A charter school in West Jordan, UT where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5662 W 8200 S, West Jordan, UT 84081
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 30% proficient (2025)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Jordan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,577
Median home value
$487,100
Median rent
$1,787/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 1.4 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Navigator Pointe AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–9 | 2.1 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Entheos Academy KearnsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–9 | 2.9 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Hawthorn Academy West JordanCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–9 | 4.2 mi | 801 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ascent Academies of Utah
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is listed in Ascent Academies of Utah; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is a public school in West Jordan, UT, part of Ascent Academies of Utah, serving approximately 778 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
What grades does Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan serve?
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan?
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan has an enrollment of approximately 778 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan rank in UT?
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan ranks #730 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan a charter school?
Yes, Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan a Title I school?
No, Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan?
37.0% of students at Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 778
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (385) 275-0909
- Area population (ZIP 84081)
- 52,168
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84081; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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