Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Jordan 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 was 27% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
West Jordan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#769 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
62%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Jordan School's ranking?
West Jordan School is ranked #769 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend West Jordan School?
456 students attend West Jordan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of West Jordan School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Jordan School?
West Jordan School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Jordan School offer ?
West Jordan School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is West Jordan School part of?
West Jordan School is part of Jordan School District.
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