Serving 830 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (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 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 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 830 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
830 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Mountain Point Elementary School 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 Point Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#551 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
73%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Point Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Point Elementary School is ranked #551 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?
43% 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 Mountain Point Elementary School?
830 students attend Mountain Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% 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 Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Point Elementary School?
Mountain Point Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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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