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#371 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 37% in state

Bluffdale School

Elementary School · Jordan District · Bluffdale, UT

A Jordan District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

14323 S 2700 W, Bluffdale, UT 84065

  • Math 44% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2025)
  • 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$9,450
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Students at Bluffdale School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bluffdale School 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average690/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluffdale), 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

$122,809

Median home value

$595,000

Median rent

$1,783/mo

College educated

36%

Homeownership

85.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–90.5 mi520Compare →
Summit Academy - BluffdaleCharter · enrollment unverified8.8PK–60.7 mi517Compare →
Kauri Sue HamiltonEnrollment path unverified3.0K–121.1 mi262Compare →
Blackridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–6Not available865Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jordan District

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#22 of 65
District spending per student
$9,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bluffdale School is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bluffdale School

Bluffdale School is a public elementary school in Bluffdale, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 730 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bluffdale School

What grades does Bluffdale School serve?

Bluffdale School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Bluffdale School?

Bluffdale School has an enrollment of approximately 730 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffdale School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bluffdale School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bluffdale School rank in UT?

Bluffdale School ranks #371 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Bluffdale School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bluffdale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Bluffdale School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluffdale School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bluffdale School a charter school?

No, Bluffdale School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bluffdale School a Title I school?

No, Bluffdale School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluffdale School?

17.4% of students at Bluffdale School 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 – 6th
Enrollment
730
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%
Area population (ZIP 84065)
50,284
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
35
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 84065; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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