Serving 1,454 students in grades 7-9, Sunset Ridge Middle 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 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Ridge Middle School's student population of 1,454 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Ridge Middle 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 Sunset Ridge Middle 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
#537 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
66%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
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 Sunset Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Sunset Ridge Middle School is ranked #537 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sunset Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Sunset Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Middle School?
1,454 students attend Sunset Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sunset Ridge Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Ridge Middle School?
Sunset Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunset Ridge Middle School offer ?
Sunset Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Sunset Ridge Middle School part of?
Sunset Ridge Middle School is part of Jordan School District.
School Reviews
4 9/1/2021
This school is the best. My main problem with this school is that there are a lot of kids and so it is always very loud. This year they have a new principal and she is just as great as our last one. This school likes to honor kids for good work and encourage the kids that aren''t doing so well, to do better.
2 9/20/2010
We had a special needs student, we got very little help and the help that was given was not what was best for the child. This child accused my husband of child abuse and the school turned him in and after that all help we recieved became hostile. We are now in a new area and this same child is thriving. I would never recommend this school to anyone and am very glad we moved.
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