Serving 588 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 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- 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 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 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 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. 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)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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?
588 students attend Churchill Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Churchill Jr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Churchill Jr High School?
Churchill Jr High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
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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