Serving 515 students in grades 7-8, Grantsville Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grantsville Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grantsville Jr High School's student population of 515 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grantsville Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grantsville Jr High School is 0.27, 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
#485 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grantsville Jr High School's ranking?
Grantsville Jr High School is ranked #485 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Grantsville Jr High School?
515 students attend Grantsville Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Grantsville Jr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grantsville Jr High School?
Grantsville Jr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Grantsville Jr High School offer ?
Grantsville Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Grantsville Jr High School part of?
Grantsville Jr High School is part of Tooele School District.
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