Serving 534 students in grades 6-8, Churchill Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Churchill Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Churchill Jr High School's student population of 534 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Churchill Jr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churchill Jr High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchill Jr High School's ranking?
Churchill Jr High School is ranked #194 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Churchill Jr High School often compared to?
Churchill Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wasatch Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Churchill Jr High School?
534 students attend Churchill Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Churchill Jr High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Churchill Jr High School?
Churchill Jr High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Churchill Jr High School offer ?
Churchill Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Churchill Jr High School part of?
Churchill Jr High School is part of Granite School District.
In what neighborhood is Churchill Jr High School located?
Churchill Jr High School is located in the Mount Olympus neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 2 other public schools located in Mount Olympus.
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