Enrollment
1,182
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Jordan, UT
South Jordan Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Jordan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042000896
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Jordan Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Jordan Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Jordan Middle ranks #2 of 7 schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Jordan Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Jordan Middle
South Jordan Middle is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in South Jordan, Utah, enrolling 1,182 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.0% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Utah average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,182 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 157 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among South Jordan's public schools, it stands alongside Mountain Creek Middle School (1,313 students): South Jordan Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.7:1 vs 24.8:1).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside South Jordan Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Jordan Middle compares
South Jordan Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 79% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,182
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Utah - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$8,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, South Jordan Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes South Jordan Middle.
$8,709
Per student
-11%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Jordan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Jordan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Jordan Middle
How many students attend South Jordan Middle?
South Jordan Middle has 1,182 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Jordan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Jordan Middle is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Jordan Middle?
6.0% of students at South Jordan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Jordan Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Jordan Middle is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Jordan Middle?
South Jordan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Jordan Middle rank among schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, South Jordan Middle ranks #2 of 7 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 schools in South Jordan on the city page.
Is South Jordan Middle a good school?
South Jordan Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides South Jordan Middle, 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.
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