Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School

2152 N 400 W
Tooele, UT 84074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 892 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 lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 892 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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 892 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
892 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#517 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
40%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
41%
43%
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(20-21)
55%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
20%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
76%
71%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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?
892 students attend Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
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.
- Posted by Parent - Parent of Student
3   4/7/2017
Amazing school! Some issues with some of the teach erst but overall great!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Maddie Moody

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 892 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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