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#957 of 1,015 schools in UT
John F. Kennedy JR High
Middle School · Granite District · West Valley City, UT
A Granite District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4495 S 4800 W, West Valley City, UT 84120
- Math 10% proficient (2025)
- Reading 19% proficient (2025)
- 26:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F. Kennedy JR High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F. Kennedy 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearns JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| Valley JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 2.0 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Hunter JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 7–8 | 2.1 mi | 742 | Compare → |
| Entheos Academy KearnsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–9 | 2.2 mi | 576 | 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
- #70 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
John F. Kennedy JR High is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F. Kennedy JR High
John F. Kennedy JR High is a public middle school in West Valley City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 833 students in grades 6th-8th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #957 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F. Kennedy JR High
What grades does John F. Kennedy JR High serve?
John F. Kennedy JR High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy JR High?
John F. Kennedy JR High has an enrollment of approximately 833 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy JR High is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John F. Kennedy JR High rank in UT?
John F. Kennedy JR High ranks #957 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is John F. Kennedy JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
John F. Kennedy JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 John F. Kennedy JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Kennedy JR High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John F. Kennedy JR High a charter school?
No, John F. Kennedy JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F. Kennedy JR High a Title I school?
No, John F. Kennedy JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Kennedy JR High?
68.8% of students at John F. Kennedy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 833
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (385) 646-5214
- 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
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