Granite Park Jr High School

3031 S 200 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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Bottom 50%
Serving 938 students in grades 6-8, Granite Park 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 6% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 938 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Granite Park Jr High School's student population of 938 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
938 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Granite Park 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 Granite Park Jr High School is 0.66, 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)
#971 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
39%
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14%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
8%
2%
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Hispanic
54%
19%
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Black
9%
1%
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White
18%
72%
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Hawaiian
4%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Granite Park Jr High School's ranking?
Granite Park Jr High School is ranked #971 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Granite Park Jr High School often compared to?
Granite Park Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kearns Jr High School, Eisenhower Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Granite Park Jr High School?
938 students attend Granite Park Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Granite Park Jr High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite Park Jr High School?
Granite Park Jr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Granite Park Jr High School offer ?
Granite Park Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Granite Park Jr High School part of?
Granite Park Jr High School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 938 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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