West Lake Junior High

Public 7-8

 3400 S 3450 W
       West Valley City, UT  84119


(385) 646-5254

District: Granite District

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 216 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,109 Help


Students who attend West Lake Junior High usually attend:

High:    Granger High

Feeder schools for West Lake Junior High:

Elementary:    Hillsdale School
    Monroe School
    Neil Armstrong Academy
    Stansbury School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  701

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.3%
White:
21.5%
Pacific Islander:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.9% Help


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Compare Details West Lake Junior High ranks worse than 89.4% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks 9th among 15 ranked middle schools in the Granite District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.3%), White (21.5%), Pacific Islander (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Lake Junior High is 20.4, which is the 3rd best among 15 middle schools in the Granite District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Lake Junior High is $10,109, which is the 4th highest among 15 middle schools in the Granite District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Lake Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks West Lake Junior High 193rd of 216 Utah public middle schools. (See West Lake Junior High in the ranking list.)

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English Language Learner students:
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White students:


Granite District:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite District 74th of 100 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Lake Junior High

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Rank History for all students at West Lake Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 14.51 187th 200 6.5%
2009 17.78 185th 205 9.8%
2010 10.24 192nd 201 4.5%
2011 8.22 215th 222 3.2%
2012 31.38 192nd 238 19.3%
2013 14.37 230th 243 5.3%
2014 3.18 184th 185 0.5%
2015 3.30 209th 210 0.5%
2016 3.01 205th 209 1.9%
2017 5.35 196th 206 4.9%
2018 8.30 163rd 172 5.2%
2019 7.78 210th 222 5.4%
2021 5.93 206th 213 3.3%
2022 9.13 192nd 209 8.1%
2023 11.23 193rd 216 10.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Lake Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.90 18th 46 60.9%
2023 50.80 20th 46 56.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Lake Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.73 117th 133 12.0%
2023 24.53 110th 138 20.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Lake Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.25 77th 100 23.0%
2023 29.26 77th 99 22.2%
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Rank History for White students at West Lake Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.77 123rd 191 35.6%
2023 43.30 109th 191 42.9%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Open Quote The diversity & blend of cultures at West Lake makes it one of the most unique schools in the Salt Lake valley. I am honored to be a part of West Lake's mosaic. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Lake Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 999 1 74 84 18 n/a n/a 0 1176
1989 1043 11 79 79 18 n/a n/a 0 1230
1990 1067 9 84 96 17 n/a n/a 0 1273
1991 1087 12 92 101 18 n/a n/a 0 1310
1992 1110 14 98 98 27 n/a n/a 0 1347
1993 1148 16 123 125 25 n/a n/a 0 1437
1994 1138 13 138 123 27 n/a n/a 0 1439
1995 1015 21 162 154 21 n/a n/a 0 1373
1996 1015 21 162 154 21 n/a n/a 0 1373
1997 867 22 200 206 28 n/a n/a 0 1323
1998 836 19 216 204 31 n/a n/a 0 1306
1999 742 19 189 221 27 n/a n/a 0 1198
2000 715 24 206 229 16 n/a n/a 0 1190
2001 617 23 204 245 23 n/a n/a 0 1112
2002 584 28 218 316 24 n/a n/a 0 1170
2003 584 28 218 316 24 n/a n/a 0 1170
2004 543 25 196 355 23 n/a n/a 0 1142
2005 459 22 197 362 20 n/a n/a 0 1060
2006 453 21 175 426 21 n/a n/a 0 1096
2007 401 22 164 549 21 n/a n/a 0 1157
2008 348 28 163 550 27 n/a n/a 0 1116
2009 307 34 158 547 29 n/a n/a 1 1076
2010 291 32 156 556 26 n/a n/a 24 1085
2011 297 31 77 642 25 82 2 0 1156
2012 284 31 66 657 30 70 3 0 1141
2013 281 40 61 687 23 77 6 0 1175
2014 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 850 850
2015 175 29 35 545 25 52 2 0 863
2016 175 34 40 554 26 60 5 0 894
2017 176 34 39 542 22 62 4 0 879
2018 205 35 33 507 17 68 3 0 868
2019 203 26 29 487 10 69 4 0 828
2020 238 31 36 526 15 66 5 0 917
2021 188 24 33 483 12 69 9 0 818
2022 143 24 30 498 10 51 8 0 764
2023 151 28 26 451 8 30 7 0 701

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Lake Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1176 57.7 20.3 n/a
1989 1230 58.9 20.8 n/a
1990 1273 55.4 22.9 25.7
1991 1310 52.8 24.8 19
1992 1347 50.8 26.5 25.8
1993 1437 52.1 27.6 31.3
1994 1439 57.6 25.0 31.2
1995 1373 63.5 21.6 31.8
1996 1373 63.5 21.6 31.8
1997 1323 55.6 23.8 31.1
1998 1306 59.6 21.9 32.6
1999 1198 64.5 18.6 47.6
2000 1190 60.7 19.6 51.6
2001 1112 57.2 19.4 49.6
2002 1170 54.1 21.6 55.6
2003 1170 54.1 21.6 55.6
2004 1142 54.9 20.8 60.5
2005 1060 55.7 19.0 68.8
2006 1096 62.0 17.7 64.2
2007 1157 60.1 19.3 0.9
2008 1116 58.5 19.1 74.4
2009 1076 157.2 13.0 34.2
2010 1085 51.3 21.1 93.7
2011 1156 49.7 23.2 80.1
2012 1141 56.1 20.3 97.5
2013 1175 53.9 21.7 99.7
2014 850 42.7 19.8 78.2
2015 863 n/a n/a 88.9
2016 894 n/a n/a 89.3
2017 879 42.7 20.5 86.3
2018 868 n/a n/a 83.5
2019 828 42.9 19.2 79.3
2020 917 43.8 20.9 76.4
2021 818 n/a n/a 74.1
2022 764 41.8 18.2 70.3
2023 701 34.2 20.4 72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Lake Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1176 57.7 20.3 n/a
1989 1230 58.9 20.8 n/a
1990 1273 55.4 22.9 25.7
1991 1310 52.8 24.8 19
1992 1347 50.8 26.5 25.8
1993 1437 52.1 27.6 31.3
1994 1439 57.6 25.0 31.2
1995 1373 63.5 21.6 31.8
1996 1373 63.5 21.6 31.8
1997 1323 55.6 23.8 31.1
1998 1306 59.6 21.9 32.6
1999 1198 64.5 18.6 47.6
2000 1190 60.7 19.6 51.6
2001 1112 57.2 19.4 49.6
2002 1170 54.1 21.6 55.6
2003 1170 54.1 21.6 55.6
2004 1142 54.9 20.8 60.5
2005 1060 55.7 19.0 68.8
2006 1096 62.0 17.7 64.2
2007 1157 60.1 19.3 0.9
2008 1116 58.5 19.1 74.4
2009 1076 157.2 13.0 34.2
2010 1085 51.3 21.1 93.7
2011 1156 49.7 23.2 80.1
2012 1141 56.1 20.3 97.5
2013 1175 53.9 21.7 99.7
2014 850 42.7 19.8 78.2
2015 863 n/a n/a 88.9
2016 894 n/a n/a 89.3
2017 879 42.7 20.5 86.3
2018 868 n/a n/a 83.5
2019 828 42.9 19.2 79.3
2020 917 43.8 20.9 76.4
2021 818 n/a n/a 74.1
2022 764 41.8 18.2 70.3
2023 701 34.2 20.4 72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Lake Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,771 (17.5%) $8,338 (82.5%) $10,109

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Lake Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 193rd of 216 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Lake Junior High)23.319.3
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)32.431
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Lake Junior High)16.121.7
 5.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)2828
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (West Lake Junior High)23.228
 4.8%
   7th Grade Science (Granite District)31.735
 3.3%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Lake Junior High)27.328.2
 0.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)33.431.7
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Lake Junior High)20.219.7
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)3227
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (West Lake Junior High)27.128.4
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (Granite District)36.937.3
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students828701
 15.3%
African American2628
 7.7%
American Indian108
 20%
Asian2926
 10.3%
Hispanic487451
 7.4%
Pacific Islander6930
 56.5%
White203151
 25.6%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.3%72.9%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Lake Junior High

Students who attend West Lake Junior High usually go on to attend Granger High

Students at West Lake Junior High are 64% Hispanic, 22% White, 4% Pacific Islander, 4% African American, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 701 students attended West Lake Junior High.

West Lake Junior High ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Utah middle schools.


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