Serving 746 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Daybreak School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daybreak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Daybreak School's student population of 746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
746 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Daybreak School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daybreak School is 0.43, 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
#219 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
16%
20%

Black
2%
1%

White
74%
71%

Hawaiian
1%
1%

Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
24%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daybreak School's ranking?
Daybreak School is ranked #219 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Daybreak School often compared to?
Daybreak Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastlake School, Early Light Academy At Daybreak, South Jordan School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Daybreak School?
746 students attend Daybreak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Daybreak School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daybreak School?
Daybreak School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Daybreak School offer ?
Daybreak School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Daybreak School part of?
Daybreak School is part of Jordan School District.
In what neighborhood is Daybreak School located?
Daybreak School is located in the Daybreak neighborhood of South Jordan, UT. There are 6 other public schools located in Daybreak.
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