Below Average
#896 of 1,015 schools in UT
Thomas Jefferson JR High
Middle School · Granite District · Kearns, UT
A Granite District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5850 S 5600 W, Kearns, UT 84118
- Math 17% proficient (2025)
- Reading 21% proficient (2025)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson JR High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 19% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (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
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Jefferson 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entheos Academy KearnsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–9 | 1.2 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Navigator Pointe AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–9 | 1.8 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Kearns JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 833 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Granite District
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #62 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
Thomas Jefferson JR High is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson JR High
Thomas Jefferson JR High is a public middle school in Kearns, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 962 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #896 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson JR High
What grades does Thomas Jefferson JR High serve?
Thomas Jefferson JR High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson JR High?
Thomas Jefferson JR High has an enrollment of approximately 962 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson JR High is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson JR High rank in UT?
Thomas Jefferson JR High ranks #896 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Thomas Jefferson JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson JR High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Jefferson JR High a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson JR High a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson JR High?
54.7% of students at Thomas Jefferson 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
- 962
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (385) 646-5194
- 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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