Thomas Jefferson Junior High School serves 722 students in grades 7-8.
Thomas Jefferson 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 15% (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 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Junior High School's student population of 722 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson Junior High School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
43%
18%
Black
2%
1%
White
44%
73%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Thomas Jefferson Junior High School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Junior High School is ranked #867 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Junior High School?
722 students attend Thomas Jefferson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Thomas Jefferson Junior High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Junior High School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Junior High School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Junior High School is part of Granite School District.
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