Below Average
#923 of 1,015 schools in UT
Hunter JR High
Middle School · Granite District · West Valley City, UT
A Granite District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6131 W 3785 S, West Valley City, UT 84120
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 31% proficient (2025)
- 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Hunter JR High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hunter 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,847
Median home value
$370,800
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Scott M Matheson JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 7–8 | 2.1 mi | 1,063 | Compare → |
| Entheos Academy MagnaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 2.2 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 962 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Granite District
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #67 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
Hunter JR High is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hunter JR High
Hunter JR High is a public middle school in West Valley City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 742 students in grades 7th-8th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #923 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hunter JR High
What grades does Hunter JR High serve?
Hunter JR High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Hunter JR High?
Hunter JR High has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunter JR High is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hunter JR High rank in UT?
Hunter JR High ranks #923 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Hunter JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hunter JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Hunter JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hunter JR High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hunter JR High a charter school?
No, Hunter JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hunter JR High a Title I school?
No, Hunter JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hunter JR High?
57.1% of students at Hunter 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (385) 646-5184
- Area population (ZIP 84120)
- 50,589
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 84120; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.