Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kauri Sue Hamilton 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kauri Sue Hamilton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kauri Sue Hamilton's student population of 286 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Motto
To work collaboratively to maximize student achievement, build relationships, teach communication skills, foster independence, nurture creativity and improve quality of life for each student within their home, school and community.
School Rankings
Kauri Sue Hamilton 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 Kauri Sue Hamilton is 0.54, which is more 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
#955 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
3%
1%
White
65%
69%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jordan School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kauri Sue Hamilton's ranking?
Kauri Sue Hamilton is ranked #955 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Kauri Sue Hamilton often compared to?
Kauri Sue Hamiltonis often viewed alongside schools like Hartvigsen School, Jordan Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kauri Sue Hamilton?
The graduation rate of Kauri Sue Hamilton is 20%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kauri Sue Hamilton?
286 students attend Kauri Sue Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kauri Sue Hamilton students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kauri Sue Hamilton?
Kauri Sue Hamilton has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kauri Sue Hamilton offer ?
Kauri Sue Hamilton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kauri Sue Hamilton part of?
Kauri Sue Hamilton is part of Jordan School District.
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