Serving 614 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Southland School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Southland School's student population of 614 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southland School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southland School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southland School's ranking?
Southland School is ranked #182 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Southland School often compared to?
Southland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Southland School?
614 students attend Southland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Southland School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southland School?
Southland School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Southland School offer ?
Southland School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Southland School part of?
Southland School is part of Jordan School District.
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