Joel P Jensen Middle School serves 944 students in grades 7-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
944 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Joel P Jensen Middle School?
944 students attend Joel P Jensen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Joel P Jensen Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joel P Jensen Middle School?
Joel P Jensen Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Joel P Jensen Middle School offer ?
Joel P Jensen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Joel P Jensen Middle School part of?
Joel P Jensen Middle School is part of Jordan School District.
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