Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hawthorn Academy South Jordan ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan's student population of 589 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorn Academy South Jordan is 0.57, which is more 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
#658 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
61%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorn Academy South Jordan's ranking?
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan is ranked #658 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hawthorn Academy South Jordan?
589 students attend Hawthorn Academy South Jordan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hawthorn Academy South Jordan students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorn Academy South Jordan?
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hawthorn Academy South Jordan offer ?
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hawthorn Academy South Jordan part of?
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan is part of Hawthorn Academy School District.
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