John F. Kennedy Jr High School vs. Hunter Jr High School
Should you attend John F. Kennedy Jr High School or Hunter Jr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hunter Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 857 students in grades 6-8, John F. Kennedy Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 732 students in grades 7-8, Hunter Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
857 students
732 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#894 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
250
-
Grade 7 Students
270
358
Grade 8 Students
337
374
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
58%
48%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
25%
37%
% Hawaiian
6%
6%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
