- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sandy, UT
Mt. Jordan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Jordan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490014200316
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Jordan Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Jordan Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Jordan Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Mt. Jordan Middle held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 490014200316 · Sandy, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 19.9:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Mt. Jordan Middle held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Mt. Jordan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 757
Mt. Jordan Middle
757 students
What this shows Mt. Jordan Middle reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Jordan Middle compares
Mt. Jordan Middle 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▲ 31% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 36% in Utah - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Mt. Jordan Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Jordan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Jordan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Jordan Middle
How many students attend Mt. Jordan Middle?
Mt. Jordan Middle has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Jordan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Jordan Middle is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Jordan Middle?
36.6% of students at Mt. Jordan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Jordan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Jordan Middle is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Jordan Middle?
Mt. Jordan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Mt. Jordan Middle rank among middle schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Jordan Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Sandy, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Mt. Jordan Middle, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.