Excellent
#39 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 4% in state
Golden Fields School
Elementary School · Jordan District · South Jordan, UT
A Jordan District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10252 S. Split Rock Drive, South Jordan, UT 84009
- Math 55% proficient (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2025)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Golden Fields School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 9-year record (2017–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Golden Fields 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 816 | Compare → |
| Daybreak AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–1 | 1.3 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| West Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 1.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Blackridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | Not available | 865 | 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.
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
- #1 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
Golden Fields School is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Fields School
Golden Fields School is a public elementary school in South Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 873 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Fields School
What grades does Golden Fields School serve?
Golden Fields School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Golden Fields School?
Golden Fields School has an enrollment of approximately 873 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Fields School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Fields School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Fields School rank in UT?
Golden Fields School ranks #39 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Golden Fields School's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Fields School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Golden Fields School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Fields School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Golden Fields School a charter school?
No, Golden Fields School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden Fields School a Title I school?
No, Golden Fields School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Fields School?
12.4% of students at Golden Fields 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
- 873
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (801) 567-8910
- Area population (ZIP 84009)
- 42,091
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 84009; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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