Serving 814 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mountain Point Elementary School 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 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). 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 26% 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: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Point Elementary School's student population of 814 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Mountain Point Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Point Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#676 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
74%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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 Point Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Point Elementary School is ranked #676 out of 975 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mountain Point Elementary School?
814 students attend Mountain Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mountain Point Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Point Elementary School?
Mountain Point Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Point Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mountain Point Elementary School part of?
Mountain Point Elementary School is part of Jordan School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountain Point Elementary School located?
Mountain Point Elementary School is located in the Independence at the Point neighborhood of Riverton, UT. There are 2 other public schools located in Independence at the Point.
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