Hawthorn Academy South Jordan

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Hawthorn Academy South Jordan ranks 307 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hawthorn Academy South Jordan is a public charter elementary school serving 589 students in grades K-6 in South Jordan, Utah. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance has been a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels.

Hawthorn Academy South Jordan has been ranked between 260-410 out of 551-572 Utah elementary schools over the past 5 years, with a 2-3 star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. This places the school in the bottom half of Utah elementary schools, performing below the state average. In comparison, nearby schools like American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 and American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 have higher rankings (top 40-156 out of 561) and 4-5 star ratings, indicating stronger academic performance.

The school's free and reduced lunch rate has increased from 21.6% in 2020-2021 to 28.01% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, which can be a factor in academic performance. Additionally, Hawthorn Academy South Jordan has a higher student-teacher ratio of 20.5 in 2022-2023, compared to nearby schools like American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 and American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2, which have ratios of 24.8-25.5. This higher ratio can potentially impact the level of individualized attention and support students receive.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

1437 W 11400 S
South Jordan, UT 84095

(801) 260-3040

District: Hawthorn Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
307^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,014

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 598

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.7%

Hispanic:

21.6%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawthorn Academy South Jordan ranks worse than 54.7% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.63. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), Hispanic (21.6%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawthorn Academy South Jordan is 19.9. (See more...)

Compare Hawthorn Academy South Jordan employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorn Academy South Jordan is $5,014.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawthorn Academy South Jordan:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorn Academy South Jordan 307^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Hawthorn Academy South Jordan in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Hawthorn Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorn Academy 53^rd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hawthorn Academy South Jordan

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Rank History for all students at Hawthorn Academy South Jordan

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2019	30.99	410^th	572	28.3%
2021	42.06	330^th	559	41.0%
2022	54.28	260^th	551	52.8%
2023	48.31	290^th	561	48.3%
2024	47.63	307^th	561	45.3%

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Rank History for White students at Hawthorn Academy South Jordan

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	32.20	313^th	435	28.0%
2023	13.29	391^st	428	8.6%
2024	37.68	294^th	429	31.5%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 21, 2020

I registered for my son for kindergarten my son met with his teacher and have his testing done. we bought the uniforms, school supplies, and everything then I got email saying they will not be able to accept my son just 2 weeks before school starts. I emailed the superintendent and principal about the issue and they didn' even return to my email. school staff had an irresponsible behavior and the admin team didn't even say sorry about it. Such a disappointment. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hawthorn Academy South Jordan

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	449	7	57	96	6	12	19	646
2017	477	5	50	101	8	16	26	683
2018	428	5	30	116	7	12	25	623
2019	447	9	24	110	5	9	39	643
2020	427	8	31	110	4	10	34	624
2021	358	7	33	101	1	14	37	551
2022	358	12	35	99	2	16	38	560
2023	360	9	31	135	1	10	43	589
2024	375	12	25	129	1	11	45	598

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hawthorn Academy South Jordan

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	646	n/a	n/a	24.9
2017	683	n/a	n/a	25.5
2018	623	n/a	n/a	37.4
2019	643	30.7	20.9	34.5
2020	624	29.9	20.8	35.1
2021	551	n/a	n/a	21.6
2022	560	29.7	18.8	19.6
2023	589	28.6	20.5	28
2024	598	30.0	19.9	29.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hawthorn Academy South Jordan

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	646	n/a	n/a	24.9
2017	683	n/a	n/a	25.5
2018	623	n/a	n/a	37.4
2019	643	30.7	20.9	34.5
2020	624	29.9	20.8	35.1
2021	551	n/a	n/a	21.6
2022	560	29.7	18.8	19.6
2023	589	28.6	20.5	28
2024	598	30.0	19.9	29.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hawthorn Academy South Jordan

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$332 (6.6%)	$4,682 (93.4%)	$5,014

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorn Academy South Jordan

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 410^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 290^th of 561 Elementary schools	20%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Academy South Jordan)	42.7	37.6	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Academy)	44.2	40.9	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Academy South Jordan)	33.7	39.3	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Academy)	41.8	46.4	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Academy South Jordan)	39	29.2	9.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Academy)	34.5	36.4	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Academy South Jordan)	37	40.6	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Academy)	35.4	49.7	14.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Hawthorn Academy South Jordan)	28	41.8	13.8%
4th Grade Science (Hawthorn Academy)	28.4	45.8	17.4%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Academy South Jordan)	36.4	50	13.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Academy)	40.3	46.3	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Academy South Jordan)	35.1	54	18.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Academy)	33.8	41.3	7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Hawthorn Academy South Jordan)	55.8	56	0.2%
5th Grade Science (Hawthorn Academy)	62.3	51.2	11.1%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Academy South Jordan)	42.4	52.5	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Academy)	44.3	45.4	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Academy South Jordan)	27.6	38.9	11.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Academy)	32	38.5	6.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Hawthorn Academy South Jordan)	54.2	67.8	13.6%
6th Grade Science (Hawthorn Academy)	57.3	64.6	7.3%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	643	589	8.4%
African American	9	9
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	24	31	29.2%
Hispanic	110	135	22.7%
Pacific Islander	9	10	11.1%
White	447	360	19.5%
Two or More Races	39	43	10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.5%	28%	6.5%

Schools Near Hawthorn Academy South Jordan

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan	Public, Charter	K-6	1437 W 11400 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Hawthorn Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 260-3040	598	30	19.9	29.4%	375 (62.7%)	12 (2.0%)	129 (21.6%)	25 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.8%)	45 (7.5%)	47.6	307^th of 561 public elementary schools	45.3%		48.3	290^th of 561 public elementary schools	48.3%	17	42.3	45.5	46.3	44.5	47.9	49.4	40.6	31.1	49.4	53.6	55.6	$5,014	$332	$4,682
South Jordan School	Public	K-6	11205 S Black Cherry Way	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-8000	891	41	21.7	15.0%	693 (77.8%)	2 (0.2%)	95 (10.7%)	15 (1.7%)	5 (0.6%)	30 (3.4%)	51 (5.7%)	67.3	176^th of 561 public elementary schools	68.6%		63.7	189^th of 561 public elementary schools	66.3%	13	63.2	50.4	49.0	60.3	60.7	55.2	46.2	45.3	60.0	50.4	62.8	$7,222	$380	$6,842
Rosamond School	Public	K-6	12195 S 1975 W	Riverton	84065	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-8043	589	29	20.6	14.9%	503 (85.4%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	29 (4.9%)	61.6	210^th of 561 public elementary schools	62.6%		69.8	150^th of 561 public elementary schools	73.3%	60	49.3	36.7	60.5	48.4	55.7	47.8	61.7	40.7	52.2	65.1	59.4	$8,144	$448	$7,696
Monte Vista School	Public	K-6	11121 S 2700 W	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-8040	795	42	19.1	8.4%	660 (83.0%)	3 (0.4%)	65 (8.2%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	47 (5.9%)	70.3	158^th of 561 public elementary schools	71.8%		63.2	196^th of 561 public elementary schools	65.1%	38	47.4	44.8	60.9	69.2	57.4	61.6	59.5	35.6	61.0	60.9	65.9	$6,498	$228	$6,270
Rivers Edge School	Public	K-8	319 W 11000 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 565-7584	14	7	1.8	64.3%	7 (50.0%)	1 (7.1%)	4 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2	Public, Charter	K-6	11938 South Lone Peak Parkway	Draper	84020	Salt Lake County	American Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 810-3590	1,109	48	22.9	17.2%	425 (38.3%)	25 (2.3%)	231 (20.8%)	384 (34.6%)	5 (0.5%)	10 (0.9%)	29 (2.6%)	88.2	40^th of 561 public elementary schools	92.9%		69.2	156^th of 561 public elementary schools	72.2%	116	58.4	56.7	68.8	71.7	68.3	72.3	71.7	65.5	63.6	71.7	78.9	$6,334	$106	$6,228
Southland School	Public	K-6	12675 S 2700 W	Riverton	84065	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-8047	614	33	18.6	12.5%	525 (85.5%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	38 (6.2%)	65.2	187^th of 561 public elementary schools	66.7%		63.3	195^th of 561 public elementary schools	65.2%	8	52.8	45.6	62.4	62.2	51.7	52.2	49.5	36.7	48.4	60.9	71.7	$6,636	$238	$6,399
Riverton School	Public	K-6	13150 S 1830 W	Riverton	84065	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-8050	663	32	21.0	22.8%	502 (75.7%)	6 (0.9%)	89 (13.4%)	13 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.1%)	38 (5.7%)	64.1	199^th of 561 public elementary schools	64.5%		69.9	149^th of 561 public elementary schools	73.4%	50	54.8	54.7	66.0	49.4	54.7	53.5	57.0	36.2	57.8	53.9	51.1	$7,771	$455	$7,316
Crescent School	Public	K-5	11100 S 230 E	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8200	455	23	19.6	36.5%	288 (63.3%)	1 (0.2%)	133 (29.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	18 (4.0%)	29.2	409^th of 561 public elementary schools	27.1%		51.6	272^nd of 561 public elementary schools	51.5%	137	42.7	38.3	29.8		43.3	42.5	27.5		42.5	32.2		$9,048	$770	$8,278
Jordan Ridge School	Public	K-6	2636 W 9800 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-8025	654	33	20.1	19.9%	513 (78.4%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (11.8%)	21 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.6%)	25 (3.8%)	75.9	118^th of 561 public elementary schools	79.0%		78	106^th of 561 public elementary schools	81.1%	12	59.3	58.6	60.0	55.3	56.9	56.0	52.6	57.5	60.6	59.4	75.8	$6,741	$323	$6,418

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorn Academy South Jordan

Is Hawthorn Academy South Jordan a good school?

Hawthorn Academy South Jordan ranks 307^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hawthorn Academy South Jordan?

In the 2023-24 school year, 598 students attended Hawthorn Academy South Jordan.

What district is Hawthorn Academy South Jordan in?

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What is the racial makeup of Hawthorn Academy South Jordan?

Students at Hawthorn Academy South Jordan are 63% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

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