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#200 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 20% in state

Southland School

Elementary School · Jordan District · Riverton, UT

A Jordan District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

12675 S 2700 W, Riverton, UT 84065

  • Math 51% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2025)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$9,450
Chronic Absenteeism26.4%

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

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 52% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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

12.5%

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 Southland 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oxford AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–120.8 mi12Compare →
Riverton SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–60.9 mi663Compare →
Kauri Sue HamiltonEnrollment path unverified3.0K–121.0 mi262Compare →
Rosamond SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–61.0 mi589Compare →

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
#11 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

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

About Southland School

Southland School is a public elementary school in Riverton, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 614 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southland School

What grades does Southland School serve?

Southland School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Southland School?

Southland School has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southland School?

The student-teacher ratio at Southland School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southland School rank in UT?

Southland School ranks #200 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Southland School's MySchoolScout rating?

Southland School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Southland School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southland School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Southland School a charter school?

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

Is Southland School a Title I school?

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

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

12.5% of students at Southland 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
614
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.4%
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.

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

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