Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mountain Shadows 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 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Shadows School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mountain Shadows School's student population of 585 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Shadows 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 Mountain Shadows School is 0.59, 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
#792 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
56%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Shadows School's ranking?
Mountain Shadows School is ranked #792 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mountain Shadows School often compared to?
Mountain Shadows Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayden Peak School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mountain Shadows School?
585 students attend Mountain Shadows School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mountain Shadows School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Shadows School?
Mountain Shadows School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mountain Shadows School offer ?
Mountain Shadows School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mountain Shadows School part of?
Mountain Shadows School is part of Jordan School District.
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