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#770 of 1,015 schools in UT

Mt. Jordan Middle

Middle School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT

A Canyons District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9351 S. Mountaineer Ln., Sandy, UT 84070

  • Math 21% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2025)
  • 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.4% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.7% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$11,268
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Mt. Jordan Middle score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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 Proficiency28%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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

46.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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 Mt. Jordan 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,414

Median home value

$429,400

Median rent

$1,578/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eastmont MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.16–81.8 mi535Compare →
Union MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.16–81.8 mi897Compare →
The Waterford SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–121.9 mi944Compare →
Midvale MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.46–82.1 mi887Compare →

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.

Canyons District

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#40 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

Mt. Jordan Middle is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mt. Jordan Middle

Mt. Jordan Middle is a public middle school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 749 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 1,015 schools in UT.

State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mt. Jordan Middle

What grades does Mt. Jordan Middle serve?

Mt. Jordan Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mt. Jordan Middle?

Mt. Jordan Middle has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Jordan Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Jordan Middle is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mt. Jordan Middle rank in UT?

Mt. Jordan Middle ranks #770 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Mt. Jordan Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt. Jordan Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Mt. Jordan Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Jordan Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mt. Jordan Middle a charter school?

No, Mt. Jordan Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mt. Jordan Middle a Title I school?

No, Mt. Jordan Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Jordan Middle?

46.9% of students at Mt. Jordan 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
749
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
Area population (ZIP 84070)
30,348
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
32.1
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 84070; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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