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#986 of 1,015 schools in UT
Jordan Valley School
School · Canyons District · Midvale, UT
A Canyons District school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7501 S 1000 E, Midvale, UT 84047
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2021)
- 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jordan Valley School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jordan Valley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,120
Median home value
$404,200
Median rent
$1,482/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84047; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| The Waterford SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 944 | Compare → |
| Intermountain Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Utah Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,732 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canyons District
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #45 of 45
- District spending per student
- $11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jordan Valley School is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jordan Valley School
Jordan Valley School is a public school in Midvale, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 83 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #986 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jordan Valley School
What grades does Jordan Valley School serve?
Jordan Valley School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Jordan Valley School?
Jordan Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Valley School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jordan Valley School rank in UT?
Jordan Valley School ranks #986 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Jordan Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jordan Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Jordan Valley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jordan Valley School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Jordan Valley School a charter school?
No, Jordan Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jordan Valley School a Title I school?
No, Jordan Valley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jordan Valley School?
33.7% of students at Jordan Valley 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.7%
- Phone
- (801) 826-1200
- Area population (ZIP 84047)
- 36,573
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 84047; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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