Serving 754 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bluffdale School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluffdale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bluffdale School's student population of 754 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bluffdale School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffdale School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#178 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffdale School's ranking?
Bluffdale School is ranked #178 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Bluffdale School often compared to?
Bluffdale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Bluffdale School?
754 students attend Bluffdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bluffdale School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffdale School?
Bluffdale School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bluffdale School offer ?
Bluffdale School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bluffdale School part of?
Bluffdale School is part of Jordan School District.
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