Granite Park Junior High School

3031 S 200 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Granite Park Junior High School serves 957 students in grades 6-8.
Granite Park Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 957 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in UT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Granite Park Junior High School's student population of 957 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
957 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Granite Park Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Granite Park Junior High School is 0.69, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
51%
18%
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Black
11%
1%
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White
17%
73%
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Hawaiian
3%
2%
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Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Granite Park Junior High School's ranking?
Granite Park Junior High School is ranked #971 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
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 Junior High School?
957 students attend Granite Park Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Granite Park Junior High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Granite Park Junior High School offer ?
Granite Park Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Granite Park Junior High School part of?
Granite Park Junior High School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 957 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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