Serving 639 students in grades 7-8, Valley 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 22% (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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Valley Jr High School's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley 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 Valley Jr High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#878 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
49%
20%
Black
6%
1%
White
27%
71%
Hawaiian
8%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Jr High School's ranking?
Valley Jr High School is ranked #878 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Valley Jr High School often compared to?
Valley Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Lake Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Valley Jr High School?
639 students attend Valley Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Valley Jr High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Jr High School?
Valley Jr High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valley Jr High School offer ?
Valley Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Valley Jr High School part of?
Valley Jr High School is part of Granite School District.
School Reviews
5 10/31/2020
Valley Jr. High is a great school! We are very diverse and the students are very friendly. All the teachers are good at their job and enjoy kids. Good sports programs and theater programs. 5 stars!!!
1 2/20/2020
There is nothing good about this school. The programs and classes are trash. The teachers are dedicated to their jobs, but only one or two can actually teach efficiently. The students are even worse. One time, we had six fights in one day. There is at least one fight every month, if not a week. The sports programs are okay, and the musical theater class is pretty good. The students are just horrible.
2 1/10/2011
The quality of the education is very poor compared to other schools in the same district. My daughter attended this school for 7th grade and was harrassed the entire year. We worked with the administration the entire year and stood firm that our daughter was not going to be driven out. Needless to say we transferred her to Eisenhower Jr. High where she flourished and we found the environment 100% better and the administration was awesome. My step daughter now attends Valley Jr. High much to our chagrin and she is going through hell there. This school needs a major overhaul of the staff. They do not care about the education or the environment the kids are in every day.
2 9/27/2010
I do not recommend this school to anyone! They are severely understaffed and those that work in the counselor's department and the front office have consistently proven incompetent in their jobs. There is almost no communication between parents and teachers. Teachers have almost no involvement and absolutely no interest in improving children's minds. They get by with minimal input to parents about how their children are doing and put in minimal work time to get a paycheck. I have seen dozens of children leaving the grounds and skipping without any adult supervision given outside of classrooms. I am leaving this school district as soon as possible. I don't know how Valley Junior High can call themselves a place of education.
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