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Butterfield Canyon School

Q: Is Butterfield Canyon School a good school?

Butterfield Canyon School ranks 215 th of 547 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

215^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 547 Utah Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of Utah elementary schools

Summary

Butterfield Canyon School is a public elementary school in Herriman, Utah, serving 725 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Jordan School District, which is ranked 48 out of 93 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Butterfield Canyon School stands out for its strong performance in 6th-grade RISE Science, where it consistently outperforms the district and state averages. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 22.7% to 25.2% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population, and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools within the Jordan School District, Butterfield Canyon School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of test scores and school rankings. However, it has a higher chronic absenteeism rate than most of the nearby schools. The nearby Advantage Arts Academy, a public charter school, has significantly lower test scores and a lower school ranking compared to Butterfield Canyon School and other nearby public schools.

704

Students ?

22.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,012

Per pupil spending ?

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6860 W Mary Leizan Lane
Herriman, UT 84096

(801) 254-0737

District: Jordan District

Students who attend Butterfield Canyon School usually attend:

Middle:	Fort Herriman Middle
High:	Mountain Ridge High

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 51st percentile in 2021 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 61st (2025) from a 51st-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Utah median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg48%

Utah avg48%

215^th of 547

Utah public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 34% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

17^th of 35Elementary Schools in the Jordan District

48^th of 93Jordan District among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	61.7	215 of 547	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.4	231 of 561	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.4	257 of 561	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.6	267 of 551	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.7	273 of 559	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.1	248 of 572	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.5	164 of 528	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.8	178 of 526	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.5	232 of 533	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.4	182 of 537	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.9	185 of 509	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.8	249 of 576	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.5	261 of 579	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.4	207 of 563	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.4	176 of 518	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.8	209 of 509	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.8	251 of 498	49.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	39.4	268 of 408	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.1	280 of 429	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.9	290 of 428	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.8	299 of 435	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)34th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2024-2025) ?

Science62%+9 vs state

Mathematics46%~ state avg

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by a parent
Friday, November 7, 2014

I moved here a few years ago and have been very pleased with the school. The office staff is friendly and helpful. The administration is attentive. The teachers care and have definitely helped my children learn and grow. There is great parent involvement and programs that help slower learners as well as the accelerated learners. Definitely a great school! Close Quote

Schools Near Butterfield Canyon School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2025)				RISE Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Butterfield Canyon School	Public	K-6	6860 W Mary Leizan Lane	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-0737	704	32	22.1	10.7%	578 (82.1%)	3 (0.4%)	70 (9.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.4%)	39 (5.5%)	61.7	215^th of 547 public elementary schools	60.7%		58.4	231^st of 561 public elementary schools	58.8%	16	44.1	47.7	42.3	49.6	62.2	55.5	68.6	$6,012	$249	$5,763
Oak Leaf Elementary	Public	K-6	6935 W Silver Sky Drive	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 567-8970	566	28	20.5	9.7%	481 (85.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	26 (4.6%)	62.5	207^th of 547 public elementary schools	62.2%		66.4	183^rd of 561 public elementary schools	67.4%	24	39.3	53.8	49.4	44.1	61.5	54.0	70.2
Herriman School	Public	K-6	13170 S 6000 W	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 446-3215	679	34	19.9	16.3%	506 (74.5%)	5 (0.7%)	133 (19.6%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	22 (3.2%)	84	70^th of 547 public elementary schools	87.2%		82.8	73^rd of 561 public elementary schools	87.0%	3	78.5	76.0	59.0	45.0	67.3	73.5	65.3	$6,675	$259	$6,416
Blackridge School	Public	K-6	14131 South Rosecrest Road	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-0326	782	37	20.9	13.7%	639 (81.7%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (11.1%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.3%)	33 (4.2%)	64.9	190^th of 547 public elementary schools	65.3%		65.4	185^th of 561 public elementary schools	67.0%	5	56.6	49.1	57.2	54.6	45.6	58.6	60.4	$6,902	$199	$6,702
Silver Crest School	Public	K-6	12937 S Elementary Dr	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 253-1034	879	38	23.1	29.2%	576 (65.5%)	10 (1.1%)	216 (24.6%)	18 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.4%)	37 (4.2%)	45.7	305^th of 547 public elementary schools	44.2%		40.7	346^th of 561 public elementary schools	38.3%	41	44.6	50.8	37.7	34.8	52.0	45.8	53.9	$6,515	$262	$6,254
Foothills School	Public	K-6	13717 S Shaggy Peak	Riverton	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 302-8599	837	46	18.1	21.3%	601 (71.8%)	5 (0.6%)	151 (18.0%)	14 (1.7%)	4 (0.5%)	22 (2.6%)	40 (4.8%)	44.8	311^th of 547 public elementary schools	43.1%		46.4	315^th of 561 public elementary schools	43.9%	4	37.9	44.1	42.0	36.5	53.8	44.5	57.3	$7,050	$361	$6,689
Bastian School	Public	K-6	5692 W. Big Bend Park Drive	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 567-8920	741	35	21.4	17.7%	537 (72.5%)	10 (1.3%)	132 (17.8%)	19 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	11 (1.5%)	28 (3.8%)	48.4	290^th of 547 public elementary schools	47.0%		51.6	276^th of 561 public elementary schools	50.8%	14	44.9	43.4	37.8	46.1	39.1	54.9	60.6	$6,835	$249	$6,586
Advantage Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	6171 W. 11800 S	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Advantage Arts Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 878-8622	354	19	19.0	24.9%	201 (56.8%)	5 (1.4%)	105 (29.7%)	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.4%)	28 (7.9%)	19.5	440^th of 547 public elementary schools	19.6%		26.3	422^nd of 561 public elementary schools	24.8%	18	31.1	35.4			35.5			$00	$00	$00
Ridge View Elementary	Public	K-6	14120 S Greenford Ln.	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 567-8930	713	38	19.0	27.8%	405 (56.8%)	13 (1.8%)	207 (29.0%)	12 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (4.8%)	40 (5.6%)								(n/a)	46.8
Aspen Elementary	Public	K-6	11189 S. Willow Walk Rd	South Jordan	84009	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 567-8960	901	45	19.9	26.5%	498 (55.3%)	15 (1.7%)	275 (30.5%)	21 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (2.3%)	69 (7.7%)	58	235^th of 547 public elementary schools	57.0%		48.1	304^th of 561 public elementary schools	45.8%	69	50.8	42.8	49.5	42.2	48.9	61.7	61.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Butterfield Canyon School

Is Butterfield Canyon School a good school?

Butterfield Canyon School ranks 215^th of 547 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Butterfield Canyon School in?

Jordan District

What is the racial makeup of Butterfield Canyon School?

Students at Butterfield Canyon School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Butterfield Canyon School attend?

Students who attend Butterfield Canyon School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fort Herriman Middle
High : Mountain Ridge High

How many students attend Butterfield Canyon School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 704 students attended Butterfield Canyon School.

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