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#435 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 43% in state
South Jordan School
Elementary School · Jordan District · South Jordan, UT
An elementary school in South Jordan, UT serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
11205 S BLACK CHERRY WAY, South Jordan, UT 84095
- Math 51% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Jordan School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 50% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Jordan 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 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated983/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South 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
$123,082
Median home value
$669,600
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Academy South JordanCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Anthem Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Monte Vista SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 795 | Compare → |
| Rosamond SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 589 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #25 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
South Jordan School is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Jordan School
South Jordan School is a public elementary school in South Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 891 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Jordan School
What grades does South Jordan School serve?
South Jordan School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend South Jordan School?
South Jordan School has an enrollment of approximately 891 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Jordan School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Jordan School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Jordan School rank in UT?
South Jordan School ranks #435 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is South Jordan School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Jordan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 South Jordan School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Jordan School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Jordan School a charter school?
No, South Jordan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Jordan School a Title I school?
No, South Jordan School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Jordan School?
15.0% of students at South Jordan 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
- 891
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (801) 254-8000
- Area population (ZIP 84095)
- 38,240
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 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 84095; 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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