Below Average
#894 of 1,015 schools in UT
Bennion JR High
Middle School · Granite District · Taylorsville, UT
A Granite District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6055 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT 84118
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bennion JR High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bennion JR High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,457
Median home value
$348,500
Median rent
$1,670/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Canyons Academy at Primary Childrens HospPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 2–12 | 1.3 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Vista SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–9 | 1.6 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Kearns JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| West Jordan MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–9 | 2.0 mi | 1,011 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Granite District
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #60 of 84
- District spending per student
- $11,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bennion JR High is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennion JR High
Bennion JR High is a public middle school in Taylorsville, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 1,018 students in grades 6th-9th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennion JR High
What grades does Bennion JR High serve?
Bennion JR High serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Bennion JR High?
Bennion JR High has an enrollment of approximately 1,018 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennion JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennion JR High is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennion JR High rank in UT?
Bennion JR High ranks #894 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Bennion JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennion JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bennion JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennion JR High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bennion JR High a charter school?
No, Bennion JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennion JR High a Title I school?
No, Bennion JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennion JR High?
41.0% of students at Bennion JR High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (385) 646-5114
- Area population (ZIP 84118)
- 41,969
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 32
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84118; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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