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#964 of 1,015 schools in UT

Oquirrh School

Elementary School · Jordan District · West Jordan, UT

A Jordan District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7165 S PADDINGTON ROAD, West Jordan, UT 84084

  • Math 19% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2025)
  • 18:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.4% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.2% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$9,450
Chronic Absenteeism38%

Students at Oquirrh School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency23%(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 21% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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

55.5%

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 Oquirrh 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Westland SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–60.3 mi606Compare →
Columbia SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2K–60.9 mi608Compare →
Learning Tree-southwestPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi15Compare →
Fox Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–61.5 mi548Compare →

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
#62 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

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

About Oquirrh School

Oquirrh School is a public elementary school in West Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 521 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #964 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oquirrh School

What grades does Oquirrh School serve?

Oquirrh School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Oquirrh School?

Oquirrh School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oquirrh School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oquirrh School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oquirrh School rank in UT?

Oquirrh School ranks #964 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Oquirrh School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oquirrh School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Oquirrh School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oquirrh School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oquirrh School a charter school?

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

Is Oquirrh School a Title I school?

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

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

55.5% of students at Oquirrh 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
521
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.0%
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

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