Serving 695 students in grades 7-9, Sand Ridge 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 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sand Ridge Junior High serves the southwest part of Roy, UT, encompassing an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sand Ridge Jr High School's student population of 695 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
695 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Sand Ridge Junior High educates to promote critical thinking, strong character, and learning for life.
School Rankings
Sand Ridge 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 Sand Ridge Jr High School is 0.50, 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
#863 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Sand Ridge Jr High School's ranking?
Sand Ridge Jr High School is ranked #863 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sand Ridge Jr High School often compared to?
Sand Ridge Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sand Ridge Jr High School?
695 students attend Sand Ridge Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sand Ridge Jr High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sand Ridge Jr High School?
Sand Ridge Jr High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sand Ridge Jr High School offer ?
Sand Ridge Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Sand Ridge Jr High School part of?
Sand Ridge Jr High School is part of Weber School District.
School Reviews
Review Sand Ridge Jr High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
