Mt. Jordan Middle

mountjordanmiddle.canyonsdistrict.org/

776 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mt. Jordan Middle School, located in Sandy, Utah, is a key component of the Canyons School District. It serves a diverse student population, focusing on creating a supportive and engaging environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, offering a rigorous curriculum that encourages critical thinking and prepares students for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond academics, Mt. Jordan emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led organizations. The school actively fosters a culture of inclusivity and community, prioritizing strong communication between faculty, students, and parents. By utilizing modern technology and collaborative teaching strategies, Mt. Jordan Middle aims to equip its students with the essential skills and personal character needed to succeed in an increasingly globalized world.

776

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Jordan Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	262
Black	11
Asian	15
Two or More	29
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	16

White
439 (56.6 %)
Hispanic
262 (33.8 %)
Two or More
29 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (2.1 %)
Asian
15 (1.9 %)
Black
11 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-7400
Website:	http://mountjordanmiddle.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	776
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 224

Grade 7 259

Grade 8 293