Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Mountain West Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain West Montessori Academy's student population of 462 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain West Montessori Academy 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 Mountain West Montessori Academy is 0.48, 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
#718 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
70%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Mountain West Montessori Academy's ranking?
Mountain West Montessori Academy is ranked #718 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mountain West Montessori Academy often compared to?
Mountain West Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Academy, Hawthorn Academy West Jordan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mountain West Montessori Academy?
462 students attend Mountain West Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mountain West Montessori Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain West Montessori Academy?
Mountain West Montessori Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain West Montessori Academy offer ?
Mountain West Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Mountain West Montessori Academy part of?
Mountain West Montessori Academy is part of Mountain West Montessori Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountain West Montessori Academy located?
Mountain West Montessori Academy is located in the Country Crossing neighborhood of South Jordan, UT.
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