Serving 667 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 19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hunter Jr. High serves the southwest part of West Valley City, UT, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hunter Jr High School's student population of 667 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
667 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hunter Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunter Jr High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
46%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
31%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
9%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #881 out of 957 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, Scott M Matheson Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
667 students attend Hunter Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hunter Jr High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hunter Jr High School?
Hunter Jr High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
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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