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#776 of 1,015 schools in UT

Copper Canyon School

Elementary School · Jordan District · West Jordan, UT

A Jordan District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8917 S COPPERWOOD DR, West Jordan, UT 84081

  • Math 31% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2025)
  • 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.8% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$9,450
Chronic Absenteeism42.3%

Students at Copper Canyon School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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

44.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Copper 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–110.5 mi22Compare →
Jordan Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–60.8 mi641Compare →
Ascent Academies of Utah West JordanCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–90.9 mi778Compare →
Fox Hollow SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6K–61.1 mi888Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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

Jordan District

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#50 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

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

About Copper Canyon School

Copper Canyon School is a public elementary school in West Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 520 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Copper Canyon School

What grades does Copper Canyon School serve?

Copper Canyon School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Copper Canyon School?

Copper Canyon School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Canyon School?

The student-teacher ratio at Copper Canyon School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Copper Canyon School rank in UT?

Copper Canyon School ranks #776 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Copper Canyon School's MySchoolScout rating?

Copper Canyon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Copper Canyon School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Copper Canyon School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Copper Canyon School a charter school?

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

Is Copper Canyon School a Title I school?

No, Copper Canyon School is not currently a Title I school.

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

44.2% of students at Copper 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
520
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.3%
Area population (ZIP 84081)
52,168
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
31.2
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.

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

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