Very Good
#242 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 24% in state
Elk Ridge Middle
Middle School · Jordan District · South Jordan, UT
A Jordan District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3659 W 9800 S, South Jordan, UT 84009
- Math 60% proficient (2025)
- Reading 59% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Elk Ridge Middle score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
17.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Elk Ridge Middle 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Jordan MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–9 | 1.3 mi | 1,208 | Compare → |
| Career Academy of UtahCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Hawthorn Academy West JordanCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–9 | 1.8 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Mountain Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 7–9 | 2.1 mi | 1,298 | 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.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #16 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
Elk Ridge Middle is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elk Ridge Middle
Elk Ridge Middle is a public middle school in South Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 1,165 students in grades 7th-9th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elk Ridge Middle
What grades does Elk Ridge Middle serve?
Elk Ridge Middle serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Elk Ridge Middle?
Elk Ridge Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Ridge Middle is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elk Ridge Middle rank in UT?
Elk Ridge Middle ranks #242 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Elk Ridge Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Elk Ridge Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Elk Ridge Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk Ridge Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elk Ridge Middle a charter school?
No, Elk Ridge Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elk Ridge Middle a Title I school?
No, Elk Ridge Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk Ridge Middle?
17.4% of students at Elk Ridge Middle 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (801) 412-2800
- 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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