Riverside School

8737 S 1220 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Riverside 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 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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School Overview

Riverside School's student population of 651 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
651 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Riverside 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 Riverside School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#733 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
24%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
36%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
26%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
34%
20%
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Black
3%
1%
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White
53%
71%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside School's ranking?
Riverside School is ranked #733 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Riverside School?
651 students attend Riverside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Riverside School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside School?
Riverside School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Riverside School offer ?
Riverside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Riverside School part of?
Riverside School is part of Jordan School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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