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#749 of 1,015 schools in UT
Early Light Academy at Daybreak
School · Early Light Academy at Daybreak · South Jordan, UT
A charter school in South Jordan, UT serving grades Kindergarten – 9th.
11709 S VADANIA DR, South Jordan, UT 84009
- Math 54% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Early Light Academy at Daybreak score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
16.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Early Light Academy at Daybreak sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlos Academy of UtahCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–9 | 1.3 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Mountain West Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–9 | 1.3 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Career Academy of UtahCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| West Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 3.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Early Light Academy at Daybreak
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Early Light Academy at Daybreak is listed in Early Light Academy at Daybreak; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early Light Academy at Daybreak
Early Light Academy at Daybreak is a public school in South Jordan, UT, part of Early Light Academy at Daybreak, serving approximately 1,001 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #749 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early Light Academy at Daybreak
What grades does Early Light Academy at Daybreak serve?
Early Light Academy at Daybreak serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Early Light Academy at Daybreak?
Early Light Academy at Daybreak has an enrollment of approximately 1,001 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Light Academy at Daybreak?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Light Academy at Daybreak is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Light Academy at Daybreak rank in UT?
Early Light Academy at Daybreak ranks #749 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Early Light Academy at Daybreak's MySchoolScout rating?
Early Light Academy at Daybreak has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Early Light Academy at Daybreak?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early Light Academy at Daybreak has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Early Light Academy at Daybreak a charter school?
Yes, Early Light Academy at Daybreak is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Early Light Academy at Daybreak a Title I school?
No, Early Light Academy at Daybreak is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early Light Academy at Daybreak?
16.2% of students at Early Light Academy at Daybreak 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (801) 302-5988
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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