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#1004 of 1,015 schools in UT
Kauri Sue Hamilton
School · Jordan District · Riverton, UT
A Jordan District school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2827 W 13400 S, Riverton, UT 84065
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2021)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kauri Sue Hamilton score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kauri Sue Hamilton sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated968/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverton), 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
$122,809
Median home value
$595,000
Median rent
$1,783/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84065; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 0.7 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Oxford AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Career Academy of UtahCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Mountain West Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–9 | 2.8 mi | 462 | 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.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #65 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
Kauri Sue Hamilton is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kauri Sue Hamilton
Kauri Sue Hamilton is a public school in Riverton, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 262 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,004 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Kauri Sue Hamilton
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kauri Sue Hamilton
What grades does Kauri Sue Hamilton serve?
Kauri Sue Hamilton serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Kauri Sue Hamilton?
Kauri Sue Hamilton has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kauri Sue Hamilton?
The student-teacher ratio at Kauri Sue Hamilton is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kauri Sue Hamilton rank in UT?
Kauri Sue Hamilton ranks #1,004 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Kauri Sue Hamilton's MySchoolScout rating?
Kauri Sue Hamilton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Kauri Sue Hamilton?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kauri Sue Hamilton has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Kauri Sue Hamilton a charter school?
No, Kauri Sue Hamilton is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kauri Sue Hamilton a Title I school?
No, Kauri Sue Hamilton is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kauri Sue Hamilton?
39.3% of students at Kauri Sue Hamilton 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
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (801) 567-8500
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 84065)
- 50,284
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 84065; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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