Serving 843 students in grades 7-8, Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School is 0.42, 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
#517 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
74%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School's ranking?
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School is ranked #517 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School often compared to?
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Academy, Tooele Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School?
843 students attend Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School?
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School offer ?
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School part of?
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School is part of Tooele School District.
School Reviews
2 3/21/2020
Great school! Some teachers are older and I don't agree with some of their curriculum! I would give them more stars if that was improved. My son has a substitute at least once a week in every subject, and they don't update grades regularly on Aspire. Other than those issues, it is a nice school.
3 4/7/2017
Amazing school! Some issues with some of the teach erst but overall great!
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