Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jordan Ridge School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jordan Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Jordan Ridge School's student population of 676 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jordan Ridge School ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jordan Ridge School is 0.34, 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
#53 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jordan Ridge School's ranking?
Jordan Ridge School is ranked #53 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Jordan Ridge School often compared to?
Jordan Ridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk Meadows School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Jordan Ridge School?
676 students attend Jordan Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Jordan Ridge School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jordan Ridge School?
Jordan Ridge School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jordan Ridge School offer ?
Jordan Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jordan Ridge School part of?
Jordan Ridge School is part of Jordan School District.
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