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#994 of 1,015 schools in UT
Columbia School
Elementary School · Jordan District · West Jordan, UT
A Jordan District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3505 W 7800 S, West Jordan, UT 84088
- Math 10% proficient (2025)
- Reading 15% proficient (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 12% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Columbia 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$100,532
Median home value
$443,400
Median rent
$1,554/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84088; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Linda SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Learning Tree-southwestPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Oquirrh SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Westland SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 606 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #64 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
Columbia School is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia School
Columbia School is a public elementary school in West Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 608 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #994 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia School
What grades does Columbia School serve?
Columbia School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Columbia School?
Columbia School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia School rank in UT?
Columbia School ranks #994 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Columbia School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Columbia School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Columbia School a charter school?
No, Columbia School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia School a Title I school?
No, Columbia School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia School?
68.8% of students at Columbia 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
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (801) 280-3279
- Area population (ZIP 84088)
- 38,915
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 84088; 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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