Serving 772 students in grades 7-8, Hunter 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 16% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 772 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hunter Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hunter Jr High School's student population of 772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
772 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hunter 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 Hunter Jr High School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#894 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
50%
19%
Black
3%
1%
White
36%
72%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Hunter Jr High School's ranking?
Hunter Jr High School is ranked #894 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hunter Jr High School often compared to?
Hunter Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hunter Jr High School?
772 students attend Hunter Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hunter Jr High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunter Jr High School?
Hunter Jr High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hunter Jr High School offer ?
Hunter Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hunter Jr High School part of?
Hunter Jr High School is part of Granite School District.
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