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#499 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 49% in state
Butterfield Canyon School
Elementary School · Jordan District · Herriman, UT
A Jordan District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6860 W MARY LEIZAN LANE, Herriman, UT 84096
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Butterfield Canyon School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Butterfield Canyon 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
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated720/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Herriman), 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
$117,800
Median home value
$540,500
Median rent
$1,888/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84096; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Leaf ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Herriman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| Blackridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 865 | Compare → |
| Silver Crest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 859 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #29 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
Butterfield Canyon School is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Butterfield Canyon School
Butterfield Canyon School is a public elementary school in Herriman, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 725 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Butterfield Canyon School
What grades does Butterfield Canyon School serve?
Butterfield Canyon School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Butterfield Canyon School?
Butterfield Canyon School has an enrollment of approximately 725 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Canyon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Canyon School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butterfield Canyon School rank in UT?
Butterfield Canyon School ranks #499 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Butterfield Canyon School's MySchoolScout rating?
Butterfield Canyon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Butterfield Canyon School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butterfield Canyon School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Butterfield Canyon School a charter school?
No, Butterfield Canyon School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Butterfield Canyon School a Title I school?
No, Butterfield Canyon School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butterfield Canyon School?
10.6% of students at Butterfield Canyon 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
- 725
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (801) 254-0737
- Area population (ZIP 84096)
- 71,115
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 29.2
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 84096; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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