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#632 of 1,015 schools in UT
Daybreak School
Elementary School · Jordan District · South Jordan, UT
A Jordan District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4544 W HARVEST MOON DR, South Jordan, UT 84009
- Math 42% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daybreak School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 41% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
20.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Daybreak 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 30Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated983/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South 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
$130,559
Median home value
$570,400
Median rent
$1,857/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84009; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midas Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Mountain West Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Daybreak AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–1 | 0.7 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Early Light Academy at DaybreakCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–9 | 0.7 mi | 1,001 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #36 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
Daybreak School is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daybreak School
Daybreak School is a public elementary school in South Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 746 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daybreak School
What grades does Daybreak School serve?
Daybreak School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Daybreak School?
Daybreak School has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daybreak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daybreak School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daybreak School rank in UT?
Daybreak School ranks #632 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Daybreak School's MySchoolScout rating?
Daybreak School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Daybreak School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daybreak School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Daybreak School a charter school?
No, Daybreak School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daybreak School a Title I school?
No, Daybreak School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daybreak School?
20.9% of students at Daybreak 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
- 746
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (801) 302-0553
- Area population (ZIP 84009)
- 42,091
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 84009; 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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