Serving 801 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Hawthorn Academy West Jordan ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan's student population of 801 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorn Academy West Jordan is 0.59, which is more 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
#581 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
58%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorn Academy West Jordan's ranking?
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan is ranked #581 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hawthorn Academy West Jordan?
801 students attend Hawthorn Academy West Jordan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hawthorn Academy West Jordan students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorn Academy West Jordan?
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hawthorn Academy West Jordan offer ?
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Hawthorn Academy West Jordan part of?
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan is part of Hawthorn Academy School District.
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