Mountain Creek Middle School

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Mountain Creek Middle School ranks 55 th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mountain Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in South Jordan, Utah, serving grades 7-9 with a total enrollment of 1,275 students. The school is part of the Jordan School District, which is ranked 52 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mountain Creek Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Utah, ranking 55th out of 210 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments (RISE and Utah Aspire Plus) is significantly higher than the Jordan District and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.3% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in RISE Mathematics, compared to 44.2% in the Jordan District and 44.5% statewide.

Despite having a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (10.35% in 2022-2023) compared to the state and district averages, Mountain Creek Middle School is effectively supporting its low-socioeconomic status (SES) student population, as evidenced by the school's ranking 35th out of 141 middle schools in Utah for this subgroup. This suggests that the school has implemented strategies and resources to ensure that students from all socioeconomic backgrounds have access to quality education and support.

Detail:

Public 7-9

5325 W Bingham Rim Road
South Jordan, UT 84009

(801) 412-1000

District: Jordan District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Students who attend Mountain Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:

Herriman High

Feeder schools for Mountain Creek Middle School:

Elementary:	Daybreak School
	Eastlake School
	Golden Fields School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.2

Number of students: 1,298

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.5%

Hispanic:

15.6%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountain Creek Middle School ranks better than 73.8% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.82. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Creek Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Creek Middle School 55^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Mountain Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Jordan District:

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

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2021	65.13	62^nd	213	70.9%
2022	77.67	37^th	209	82.3%
2023	82.26	27^th	216	87.5%
2024	70.82	55^th	210	73.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	52.05	63^rd	133	52.6%
2024	68.94	35^th	141	75.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountain Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	91.60	5^th	100	95.0%
2023	85.82	10^th	99	89.9%
2024	72.52	19^th	106	82.1%

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Rank History for White students at Mountain Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	69.44	45^th	191	76.4%
2023	79.18	24^th	191	87.4%
2024	70.08	42^nd	183	77.0%

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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.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain Creek Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	841	20	14	102	1	7	47	1032
2021	905	22	17	134	0	9	68	1155
2022	939	16	22	150	0	8	76	1211
2023	980	17	17	180	1	7	73	1275
2024	980	23	16	202	2	11	64	1298

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

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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 Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	1032	42.9	24.0	10.7
2021	1155	n/a	n/a	11.5
2022	1211	50.7	23.8	10
2023	1275	53.5	23.7	10.4
2024	1298	55.7	23.2	13.8

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 Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	1032	42.9	24.0	10.7
2021	1155	n/a	n/a	11.5
2022	1211	50.7	23.8	10
2023	1275	53.5	23.7	10.4
2024	1298	55.7	23.2	13.8

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.

Schools Near Mountain Creek Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)	RISE English Language Arts (2024)		RISE Mathematics (2024)		RISE Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mountain Creek Middle School	Public	7-9	5325 W Bingham Rim Road	South Jordan	84009	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-1000	1,298	56	23.2	13.8%	980 (75.5%)	23 (1.8%)	202 (15.6%)	16 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (0.8%)	64 (4.9%)	70.8	55^th of 210 public middle schools	73.8%		82.3	27^th of 216 public middle schools	87.5%	28	51.0	46.1	50.6	49.4	49.7	62.3	46.0	46.0	58.4
Elk Ridge Middle	Public	7-9	3659 W 9800 S	South Jordan	84009	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2800	1,165	50	23.2	17.4%	859 (73.7%)	10 (0.9%)	160 (13.7%)	34 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (2.8%)	67 (5.8%)	79.3	32^nd of 210 public middle schools	84.8%		87.1	14^th of 216 public middle schools	93.5%	18	52.8	51.0	58.1	61.0	52.5	53.8	56.5	62.1	51.6	$7,517	$415	$7,102
Copper Mountain Middle	Public	7-9	12106 Anthem Park Blvd	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-1200	1,058	47	22.6	25.1%	696 (65.8%)	12 (1.1%)	249 (23.5%)	14 (1.3%)	7 (0.7%)	26 (2.5%)	54 (5.1%)	40.2	134^th of 210 public middle schools	36.2%		37.8	146^th of 216 public middle schools	32.4%	12	49.1	30.3	52.5	37.4	41.4	34.7	31.4	44.5	46.2	$6,435	$246	$6,188
West Hills Middle	Public	7-9	8270 So 5290 W	West Jordan	84081	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2300	1,187	53	22.2	31.4%	701 (59.1%)	20 (1.7%)	340 (28.6%)	24 (2.0%)	5 (0.4%)	30 (2.5%)	67 (5.6%)	21.2	173^rd of 210 public middle schools	17.6%		21.7	168^th of 216 public middle schools	22.2%	5	29.3	26.2	27.6	31.7	34.2	35.0	18.1	32.9	32.3	$7,372	$480	$6,891
Sunset Ridge Middle	Public	7-9	6881 W 8200 S	West Jordan	84081	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2475	1,379	56	24.7	24.0%	875 (63.5%)	20 (1.5%)	371 (26.9%)	24 (1.7%)	5 (0.4%)	28 (2.0%)	56 (4.1%)	40.9	133^rd of 210 public middle schools	36.7%		43.4	130^th of 216 public middle schools	39.8%	3	32.6	29.5	37.0	39.0	39.0	40.8	30.0	41.3	47.8	$6,805	$468	$6,337
South Jordan Middle	Public	7-9	10245 S 2700 W	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2900	1,208	51	23.6	10.5%	970 (80.3%)	4 (0.3%)	119 (9.9%)	31 (2.6%)	6 (0.5%)	20 (1.7%)	58 (4.8%)	72.3	52^nd of 210 public middle schools	75.2%		74	46^th of 216 public middle schools	78.7%	6	52.1	42.8	56.4	47.9	46.6	51.2	47.9	56.2	65.1	$7,710	$466	$7,244
Joel P. Jensen Middle	Public	7-9	8105 S 3200 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2850	773	39	19.6	50.1%	354 (45.8%)	16 (2.1%)	317 (41.0%)	17 (2.2%)	4 (0.5%)	29 (3.8%)	36 (4.7%)	12.6	184^th of 210 public middle schools	12.4%		13.7	187^th of 216 public middle schools	13.4%	3	27.9	17.6	28.0	24.0	21.0	19.6	27.8	29.1	30.5	$8,280	$773	$7,508
South Hills Middle	Public	7-9	13508 S 4000 W	Riverton	84065	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2400	1,154	52	22.0	19.6%	831 (72.0%)	15 (1.3%)	211 (18.3%)	11 (1.0%)	5 (0.4%)	27 (2.3%)	54 (4.7%)	34.9	142^nd of 210 public middle schools	32.4%		24.3	162^nd of 216 public middle schools	25.0%	20	34.1	26.4	39.9	35.7	33.0	45.6	28.6	44.7	35.4	$7,916	$596	$7,320
Oquirrh Hills Middle	Public	7-9	12949 S 2700 W	Riverton	84065	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2350	1,276	56	22.7	12.9%	1,085 (85.0%)	7 (0.5%)	122 (9.6%)	6 (0.5%)	6 (0.5%)	10 (0.8%)	40 (3.1%)	64.7	66^th of 210 public middle schools	68.6%		51.9	99^th of 216 public middle schools	54.2%	33	50.8	40.5	49.7	44.1	47.4	55.9	47.0	45.5	55.1	$7,893	$421	$7,472
Fort Herriman Middle	Public	7-9	14050 S Mirabella Dr	Herriman	84065	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2450	1,235	52	23.9	8.5%	1,022 (82.8%)	3 (0.2%)	140 (11.3%)	10 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.7%)	51 (4.1%)	72.5	51^st of 210 public middle schools	75.7%		74.5	45^th of 216 public middle schools	79.2%	6	47.0	39.3	52.5	56.9	50.0	51.3	36.6	59.4	60.9	$6,537	$287	$6,250

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Creek Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Creek Middle School?

Students at Mountain Creek Middle School are 76% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Mountain Creek Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,298 students attended Mountain Creek Middle School.

What district is Mountain Creek Middle School in?

Jordan District

What high school do graduates of Mountain Creek Middle School attend?

Students who attend Mountain Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Herriman High

Is Mountain Creek Middle School a good school?

Mountain Creek Middle School ranks 55^th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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