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Joel P. Jensen Middle School vs. Elk Ridge Middle School

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School Overview

School
Joel P. Jensen Middle School
8105 S 3200 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Elk Ridge Middle School
3659 W 9800 S
South Jordan, UT 84009
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Joel P. Jensen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Elk Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 773 students in grades 7-9, Joel P. Jensen Middle 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 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,165 students in grades 7-9, Elk Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-9
7-9
Total Students
773 students
1,165 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joel P. Jensen Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elk Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joel P. Jensen Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elk Ridge Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joel P. Jensen Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elk Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joel P. Jensen Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jordan School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elk Ridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jordan School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#845 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#136 out of 957 schools in UT
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joel P. Jensen Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elk Ridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
59%
(Top 20% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joel P. Jensen Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jordan School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elk Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jordan School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joel P. Jensen Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jordan School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elk Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jordan School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 30% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Joel P. Jensen Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elk Ridge Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
273
419
Grade 8 Students
256
373
Grade 9 Students
244
373

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Joel P. Jensen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elk Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joel P. Jensen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elk Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joel P. Jensen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elk Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joel P. Jensen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elk Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joel P. Jensen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elk Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Joel P. Jensen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Elk Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joel P. Jensen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elk Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jordan School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joel P. Jensen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jordan School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elk Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jordan School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joel P. Jensen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jordan School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elk Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jordan School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joel P. Jensen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jordan School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elk Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jordan School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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