Bennion Jr High School

6055 S 2700 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,053 students in grades 6-9, Bennion Jr High 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 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 1,053 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bennion Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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School Overview

Bennion Jr High School's student population of 1,053 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
1,053 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Bennion Jr High 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 Bennion Jr High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
#708 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
39%
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33%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
28%
19%
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Black
3%
1%
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White
60%
72%
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Hawaiian
4%
2%
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bennion Jr High School's ranking?
Bennion Jr High School is ranked #708 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Bennion Jr High School often compared to?
Bennion Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kearns Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Bennion Jr High School?
1,053 students attend Bennion Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bennion Jr High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennion Jr High School?
Bennion Jr High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bennion Jr High School offer ?
Bennion Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Bennion Jr High School part of?
Bennion Jr High School is part of Granite School District.

School Reviews

1   1/20/2020
Bennion Jr high is a school that need lots of improvements to the staff through background checks and it needs to stop lying about its test proficiency when it only has a 42% reading rate.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - DarkPyro
5   2/21/2019
All my kids school ! We Love Bennion Jr High !
- Posted by Parent - James Dieu

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 1,053 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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