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#181 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 18% in state

Riverton School

Elementary School · Jordan District · Riverton, UT

A Jordan District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

13150 S 1830 W, Riverton, UT 84065

  • Math 52% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2025)
  • 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$9,450
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Students at Riverton School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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

22.8%

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 Riverton 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–40.3 mi28Compare →
Oxford AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–120.8 mi12Compare →
Kauri Sue HamiltonEnrollment path unverified3.0K–120.9 mi262Compare →
Southland SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–60.9 mi614Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jordan District

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#8 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

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

About Riverton School

Riverton School is a public elementary school in Riverton, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 663 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverton School

What grades does Riverton School serve?

Riverton School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Riverton School?

Riverton School has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverton School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverton School rank in UT?

Riverton School ranks #181 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Riverton School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Riverton School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverton School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Riverton School a charter school?

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

Is Riverton School a Title I school?

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

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

22.8% of students at Riverton 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
663
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
Area population (ZIP 84065)
50,284
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
35
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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