Granite Park Jr High School

3031 S 200 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 871 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 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (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 871 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
871 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 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 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#971 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
6%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Granite Park Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
14%
43%
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(20-21)
18%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
58%
20%
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Black
10%
1%
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White
17%
71%
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Hawaiian
3%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Granite Park Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 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?
871 students attend Granite Park Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Granite Park Jr High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% 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 19:1, 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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