Kearns Jr High School

4040 West Sam's Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
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Serving 732 students in grades 6-8, Kearns 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 14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 732 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : Kearns Jr High serves the southwest part of Salt Lake City, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kearns Jr High School's student population of 732 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
732 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Kearns 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 Kearns Jr High School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#903 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

14%
40%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
22%
43%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
25%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
58%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
29%
69%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
4%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
71%
0.58

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
49.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kearns Jr High School's ranking?
Kearns Jr High School is ranked #903 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Kearns Jr High School often compared to?
Kearns Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granite Park Jr High School, Bennion Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Kearns Jr High School?
732 students attend Kearns Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kearns Jr High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearns Jr High School?
Kearns Jr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kearns Jr High School offer ?
Kearns Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kearns Jr High School part of?
Kearns Jr High School is part of Granite School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
N0 School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 732 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : Kearns Jr High serves the southwest part of Salt Lake City, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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