Riverside School

8737 S 1220 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 622 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 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: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 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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Attribute

School Overview

Riverside School's student population of 622 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
622 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 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 0.57, 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
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riverside School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
34%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Riverside School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverside School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.57
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
26%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
622 students attend Riverside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Riverside School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 22:1.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 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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