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Mt. Jordan Middle

Middle School · Canyons District

9351 S. Mountaineer Ln., Sandy, UT 84070

Enrollment

749

Student-Teacher

19.7:1

Score

5.1

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Utah schools

#770 of 1,015

In Sandy

#29 of 30

public schools

In district

#40 of 45

Canyons District

School environment

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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Mt. Jordan Middle

5.1/10

Middle School in Sandy · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Special Ed Preschool

5.2/10

0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Canyons Transition Academy

6.4/10

0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Mt. Jordan Middle

Mt. Jordan Middle is a public middle school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District. Mt.

Jordan Middle serves approximately 749 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Mt. Jordan Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 1,015 schools in UT.

Structured state assessment records for Mt. Jordan Middle show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.9 pts below district
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • District avg 7.0
  • UT avg 5.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
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.
View breakdown
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, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,268
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

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

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

46.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores UT RISE (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 38.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

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
21.4%
ELA
27.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.1/10.

How Mt. Jordan Middle Compares

See how Mt. Jordan Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.1/10
24th percentile in UT
Academic
3.5/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
4.1/10
Below Average
Environment
8.9/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
47%
Teaching Staff
20:1 student-teacher ratio
38 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
19.4%

Location

9351 S. Mountaineer Ln., Sandy, UT 84070

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mt. Jordan Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Union Middle (rated 7.1/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eastmont Middle (rated 7.1/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Midvale Middle (rated 5.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Sandy, see our Sandy schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Special Ed Preschool Sandy 0.1 mi 5.2
Canyons Transition Academy Sandy 0.1 mi 6.4
Jordan High Sandy 0.6 mi 5.9
Sandy School Sandy 0.8 mi 5.0
Canyons Technical Education Center Sandy 0.8 mi
Diamond Ridge High School Sandy 0.9 mi 8.6
Copperview School Midvale 1.3 mi 4.6
Glacier Hills Elementary Sandy 1.3 mi 6.9
East Sandy School Sandy 1.6 mi 6.7
Alta View School Sandy 1.6 mi 7.7
Union Middle Sandy 1.8 mi 7.1
Midvalley School Midvale 2.0 mi 5.6
HILLTOP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sandy 1.9 mi
Eastmont Middle Sandy 1.8 mi 7.1
Midvale Middle Sandy 2.1 mi 5.4
Crescent School Sandy 2.2 mi 5.7
Midvale School Midvale 2.1 mi 4.5
Altara School Sandy 2.3 mi 8.3
THE WATERFORD SCHOOL Sandy 1.9 mi 6.4
Rivers Edge School South Jordan 2.3 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 84070 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,414

Median Home Value

$429,400

Median Rent

$1,578/mo

Population

30,348

College Educated

35.7%

Homeownership

58.5%

Avg Commute

22.4 min

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Median Age

32.1

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
51 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
47 Some Transit
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
749
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Free/Reduced Lunch
46.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%

District

Canyons District
District Enrollment
33,196
Schools in District
50
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,268
District Rank
#40 of 45

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