- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Jordan, UT
Mountain Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042001540
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Creek Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Mountain Creek Middle School held near 1,298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 490042001540 · South Jordan, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,313 enr · 24.8:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Mountain Creek Middle School held near 1,298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Mountain Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Hills H
Copper Hills High
2,837 students
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High
2,738 students
- Herriman High
Herriman High
2,522 students
- Bingham High
Bingham High
2,461 students
- Riverton High
Riverton High
2,295 students
- This school
Mountain Creek Middle School
1,313 students
What this shows Mountain Creek Middle School reports 1,313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Creek Middle School compares
Mountain Creek Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 73% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,313 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,313
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Utah - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Mountain Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in South Jordan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Creek Middle School
How many students attend Mountain Creek Middle School?
Mountain Creek Middle School has 1,313 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,275 (2022-23) → 1,298 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Creek Middle School is 24.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Creek Middle School?
7.5% of students at Mountain Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Creek Middle School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Creek Middle School?
Mountain Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain Creek Middle School rank among public schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in South Jordan, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Mountain Creek Middle School, Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students), Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students), and Herriman High (2,522 students). See the Jordan District district page for the complete list.