Mountain Shadows School

Summary:

Mountain Shadows School is an elementary school in West Jordan, Utah, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade. With a diverse student population, the school is part of the Jordan School District, which is ranked 52 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the nearby schools, such as Fox Hollow, Falcon Ridge, and Hayden Peak, generally perform better academically, Mountain Shadows School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Utah elementary schools. The school's performance on the RISE assessments is significantly lower than the Jordan District and Utah state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Mountain Shadows has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 33.16% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 15.61% to 26.61%.

The higher student-teacher ratio of 21.1 at Mountain Shadows School, compared to the nearby schools' ratios ranging from 18.7 to 25.5, may also contribute to the school's challenges. These factors suggest that Mountain Shadows School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to help improve student outcomes and address the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 5255 W 7000 S
       West Jordan, UT  84084


(801) 963-0291

District: Jordan District

SchoolDigger Rank:
521st of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,494 Help


Students who attend Mountain Shadows School usually attend:

Middle:    West Hills Middle
High:    Copper Hills High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.2%
Hispanic:
30.4%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain Shadows School ranks worse than 92.9% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 33rd among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Jordan District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.2%), Hispanic (30.4%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Shadows School is 21.1, which is the 13th best among 35 elementary schools in the Jordan District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Shadows School is $7,494, which is the 13th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Jordan District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Shadows School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Shadows School 521st of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Mountain Shadows School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Jordan District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jordan District 52nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Shadows School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Shadows School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 16.32 453rd 498 9.0%
2009 21.70 434th 509 14.7%
2010 24.21 441st 518 14.9%
2011 16.71 513th 563 8.9%
2012 21.89 501st 579 13.5%
2013 22.00 495th 576 14.1%
2014 23.80 409th 509 19.6%
2015 27.50 411th 537 23.5%
2016 26.04 416th 533 22.0%
2017 28.13 398th 526 24.3%
2018 25.30 410th 528 22.3%
2019 22.09 459th 572 19.8%
2021 21.26 443rd 559 20.8%
2022 26.80 408th 551 26.0%
2023 26.20 418th 561 25.5%
2024 9.21 521st 561 7.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Shadows School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.04 144th 162 11.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain Shadows School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.51 365th 435 16.1%
2023 20.97 355th 428 17.1%
2024 6.92 413th 429 3.7%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Open Quote The school administration is very unhelpful. All tracks and teachers are chosen by a computer and parents hands are tied. They feel all their teachers are equal and won't let you get your child into a more challenging teacher. In first grade my daughter watches movies at least twice a week that are not educational. Don't bother trying to talk to the principal or vice principal, they're equally unhelpful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountain Shadows School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 667 0 11 31 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1990 796 0 15 33 0 n/a n/a 0 844
1991 915 2 17 32 2 n/a n/a 0 968
1992 1015 1 30 40 4 n/a n/a 0 1090
1993 1087 1 34 40 3 n/a n/a 0 1165
1994 993 5 35 47 2 n/a n/a 0 1082
1995 954 3 14 32 6 n/a n/a 0 1009
1996 954 3 14 32 6 n/a n/a 0 1009
1997 1092 5 20 36 1 n/a n/a 0 1154
1998 1356 4 26 41 2 n/a n/a 0 1429
1999 1227 5 25 61 1 n/a n/a 0 1319
2000 895 5 28 53 1 n/a n/a 0 982
2001 867 4 45 91 3 n/a n/a 0 1010
2002 765 9 50 116 5 n/a n/a 0 945
2003 765 9 50 116 5 n/a n/a 0 945
2004 749 9 53 123 7 n/a n/a 0 941
2005 756 11 56 144 8 n/a n/a 0 975
2006 777 13 41 162 11 n/a n/a 0 1004
2007 710 16 41 209 12 n/a n/a 0 988
2008 693 17 60 233 13 n/a n/a 2 1018
2009 884 13 70 241 9 n/a n/a 0 1217
2010 696 9 53 199 9 n/a n/a 170 1136
2011 786 5 26 191 5 32 38 0 1083
2012 687 7 22 189 1 34 25 0 965
2013 617 8 17 178 2 22 32 0 876
2014 604 13 8 168 2 19 32 0 846
2015 497 9 12 176 3 17 33 0 747
2016 481 12 13 175 8 25 33 0 747
2017 445 15 11 182 6 19 30 0 708
2018 418 8 15 175 3 23 40 0 682
2019 378 9 13 185 3 22 36 0 646
2020 406 11 17 184 2 14 32 0 666
2021 349 12 13 183 4 9 31 0 601
2022 315 14 9 179 1 13 26 0 557
2023 329 14 15 178 1 19 29 0 585

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain Shadows School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 710 24.0 29.5 n/a
1990 844 28.0 30.1 12.3
1991 968 33.5 28.8 5.9
1992 1090 38.5 28.3 14.3
1993 1165 40.0 29.1 9.4
1994 1082 38.0 28.5 9.8
1995 1009 40.9 24.7 11.8
1996 1009 40.9 24.7 11.8
1997 1154 46.0 25.1 9.4
1998 1429 55.0 26.0 8.1
1999 1319 50.7 26.0 17.5
2000 982 39.5 24.9 19.2
2001 1010 38.0 26.6 21
2002 945 38.0 24.9 20.8
2003 945 38.0 24.9 20.8
2004 941 37.4 25.2 22.4
2005 975 38.0 25.7 26.9
2006 1004 46.0 21.8 28.4
2007 988 41.7 23.7 9.1
2008 1018 39.4 25.8 32.2
2009 1217 17.5 23.0 28.3
2010 1136 45.0 25.2 49
2011 1083 40.5 26.7 36.5
2012 965 34.6 27.8 53
2013 876 35.5 24.6 68.6
2014 846 35.5 23.8 39.8
2015 747 n/a n/a 39.6
2016 747 n/a n/a 43.9
2017 708 35.5 19.9 43.1
2018 682 n/a n/a 44
2019 646 29.0 22.2 39.3
2020 666 29.6 22.4 39.8
2021 601 n/a n/a 27.5
2022 557 28.7 19.3 23.9
2023 585 27.6 21.1 33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain Shadows School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 710 24.0 29.5 n/a
1990 844 28.0 30.1 12.3
1991 968 33.5 28.8 5.9
1992 1090 38.5 28.3 14.3
1993 1165 40.0 29.1 9.4
1994 1082 38.0 28.5 9.8
1995 1009 40.9 24.7 11.8
1996 1009 40.9 24.7 11.8
1997 1154 46.0 25.1 9.4
1998 1429 55.0 26.0 8.1
1999 1319 50.7 26.0 17.5
2000 982 39.5 24.9 19.2
2001 1010 38.0 26.6 21
2002 945 38.0 24.9 20.8
2003 945 38.0 24.9 20.8
2004 941 37.4 25.2 22.4
2005 975 38.0 25.7 26.9
2006 1004 46.0 21.8 28.4
2007 988 41.7 23.7 9.1
2008 1018 39.4 25.8 32.2
2009 1217 17.5 23.0 28.3
2010 1136 45.0 25.2 49
2011 1083 40.5 26.7 36.5
2012 965 34.6 27.8 53
2013 876 35.5 24.6 68.6
2014 846 35.5 23.8 39.8
2015 747 n/a n/a 39.6
2016 747 n/a n/a 43.9
2017 708 35.5 19.9 43.1
2018 682 n/a n/a 44
2019 646 29.0 22.2 39.3
2020 666 29.6 22.4 39.8
2021 601 n/a n/a 27.5
2022 557 28.7 19.3 23.9
2023 585 27.6 21.1 33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Shadows School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $433 (5.8%) $7,061 (94.2%) $7,494

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Shadows School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 459th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 418th of 561 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Shadows School)46.637.7
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)47.546.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mountain Shadows School)38.440.9
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)49.448.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Shadows School)27.828.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)47.343
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Shadows School)24.736.5
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)50.248.9
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Mountain Shadows School)17.331.3
 14%
   4th Grade Science (Jordan District)54.148.7
 5.4%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Shadows School)3444.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)47.949.4
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Shadows School)3229.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)52.146
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Mountain Shadows School)2747.4
 20.4%
   5th Grade Science (Jordan District)52.349.7
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Shadows School)40.932.4
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)50.345.9
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Shadows School)36.625.3
 11.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)42.636.4
 6.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Mountain Shadows School)41.944.3
 2.4%
   6th Grade Science (Jordan District)57.454.5
 2.9%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students646585
 9.4%
African American914
 55.6%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1315
 15.4%
Hispanic185178
 3.8%
Pacific Islander2219
 13.6%
White378329
 13%
Two or More Races3629
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%33.2%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Shadows School

Mountain Shadows School ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Utah elementary schools.

Students who attend Mountain Shadows School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Hills Middle
High : Copper Hills High

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended Mountain Shadows School.

Students at Mountain Shadows School are 56% White, 30% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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