Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jordan Valley School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jordan Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jordan Valley School's student population of 98 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jordan Valley School 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 Jordan Valley School is 0.50, 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
#967 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
69%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Valley School's ranking?
Jordan Valley School is ranked #967 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Jordan Valley School often compared to?
Jordan Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartvigsen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jordan Valley School?
The graduation rate of Jordan Valley School is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jordan Valley School?
98 students attend Jordan Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jordan Valley School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jordan Valley School?
Jordan Valley School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jordan Valley School offer ?
Jordan Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jordan Valley School part of?
Jordan Valley School is part of Canyons School District.
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