Below Average
#871 of 1,015 schools in UT
Joel P. Jensen Middle
Middle School · Jordan District · West Jordan, UT
A Jordan District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8105 S 3200 W, West Jordan, UT 84088
- Math 23% proficient (2025)
- Reading 25% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Joel P. Jensen Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joel P. Jensen Middle 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Jordan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,532
Median home value
$443,400
Median rent
$1,554/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84088; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jordan MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–9 | 1.4 mi | 1,011 | Compare → |
| Hawthorn Academy West JordanCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–9 | 1.5 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Kelsey Peak Virtual MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Copper Mountain MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–9 | Not available | 1,058 | 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.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #58 of 65
- District spending per student
- $9,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joel P. Jensen Middle is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joel P. Jensen Middle
Joel P. Jensen Middle is a public middle school in West Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 773 students in grades 7th-9th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #871 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joel P. Jensen Middle
What grades does Joel P. Jensen Middle serve?
Joel P. Jensen Middle serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Joel P. Jensen Middle?
Joel P. Jensen Middle has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joel P. Jensen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joel P. Jensen Middle is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joel P. Jensen Middle rank in UT?
Joel P. Jensen Middle ranks #871 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Joel P. Jensen Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Joel P. Jensen Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Joel P. Jensen Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joel P. Jensen Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joel P. Jensen Middle a charter school?
No, Joel P. Jensen Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joel P. Jensen Middle a Title I school?
No, Joel P. Jensen Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joel P. Jensen Middle?
50.1% of students at Joel P. Jensen Middle 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 773
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (801) 412-2850
- Area population (ZIP 84088)
- 38,915
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 84088; 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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