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#897 of 1,015 schools in UT

Heartland School

Elementary School · Jordan District · West Jordan, UT

A Jordan District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1451 W 7000 S, West Jordan, UT 84084

  • Math 21% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2025)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.2% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$9,450
Chronic Absenteeism48.5%

Students at Heartland School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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

63.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Heartland 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • 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

$94,214

Median home value

$432,100

Median rent

$1,658/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Calvin S. Smith SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–61.4 mi586Compare →

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.

Jordan District

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#59 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

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

About Heartland School

Heartland School is a public elementary school in West Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 439 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Heartland School

What grades does Heartland School serve?

Heartland School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Heartland School?

Heartland School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartland School?

The student-teacher ratio at Heartland School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heartland School rank in UT?

Heartland School ranks #897 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Heartland School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heartland School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Heartland School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heartland School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Heartland School a charter school?

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

Is Heartland School a Title I school?

No, Heartland School is not currently a Title I school.

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

63.6% of students at Heartland 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
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.5%
Area population (ZIP 84084)
31,389
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
33.9
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 84084; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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