Serving 1,275 students in grades 7-9, Mountain Creek Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 43% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 23% 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: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Creek Middle School's student population of 1,275 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Creek Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Creek Middle School is 0.39, 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
#374 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Creek Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Creek Middle School is ranked #374 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mountain Creek Middle School?
1,275 students attend Mountain Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mountain Creek Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Creek Middle School?
Mountain Creek Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mountain Creek Middle School offer ?
Mountain Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Mountain Creek Middle School part of?
Mountain Creek Middle School is part of Jordan School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountain Creek Middle School located?
Mountain Creek Middle School is located in the Daybreak neighborhood of South Jordan, UT. There are 6 other public schools located in Daybreak.
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