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#775 of 1,015 schools in UT

West Lake JR High

Middle School · Granite District · West Valley City, UT

A Granite District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.

3400 S 3450 W, West Valley City, UT 84119

  • Math 19% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2025)
  • 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.8% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment5.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism50.7%

Students at West Lake JR High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
11%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

70.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Lake 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,616

Median home value

$341,800

Median rent

$1,418/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

54.7%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–120.4 mi1,473Compare →
Mana Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–121.4 mi295Compare →
Valley JR HighEnrollment path unverified5.77–81.4 mi568Compare →
Churchill JR HighEnrollment path unverified7.06–8Not available534Compare →

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
#40 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

West Lake JR High is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Lake JR High

West Lake JR High is a public middle school in West Valley City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 702 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #775 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Lake JR High

What grades does West Lake JR High serve?

West Lake JR High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend West Lake JR High?

West Lake JR High has an enrollment of approximately 702 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lake JR High?

The student-teacher ratio at West Lake JR High is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Lake JR High rank in UT?

West Lake JR High ranks #775 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is West Lake JR High's MySchoolScout rating?

West Lake JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 West Lake JR High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Lake JR High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Lake JR High a charter school?

No, West Lake JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Lake JR High a Title I school?

No, West Lake JR High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Lake JR High?

70.2% of students at West Lake 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
702
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.7%
Area population (ZIP 84119)
50,745
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
28.8
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 84119; 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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