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Bennion Junior High

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Bennion Junior High ranks 129 th of 182 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 6-9

129^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Utah Middle Schools

Better than 29% of Utah middle schools

Summary

Bennion Junior High is a public middle school located in Taylorsville, Utah, serving grades 6-9 with a total enrollment of 1,018 students. The school is part of the Granite School District, which is ranked 70 out of 93 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bennion Junior High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Utah middle schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 101 and 159 out of around 200-220 schools.

Bennion Junior High faces several challenges, including low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio. The school's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Mathematics. For example, in 2024-2025, only 27.4% of 6th graders, 18.7% of 7th graders, and 36.9% of 8th graders were proficient or better in RISE Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 36.4%, 45.4%, and 40.3%, respectively. Additionally, Bennion Junior High has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.8% to 32.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, Bennion Junior High's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools in the Granite School District, such as Thomas Jefferson Junior High, Eisenhower Junior High, and Valley Junior High. These nearby schools also have higher chronic absenteeism rates, lower test scores, and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, Bennion Junior High's performance is still below these nearby schools, suggesting that it may face unique challenges or have room for improvement.

1,022

Students ?

24.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,385

Per pupil spending ?

37.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6055 S 2700 W
Taylorsville, UT 84118

(385) 646-5114

District: Granite District

Students who attend Bennion Junior High usually attend:

High:

Taylorsville High

Feeder schools for Bennion Junior High:

Elementary:	Arcadia School
	Bennion School
	Calvin S. Smith School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.6%

Hispanic:

26.6%

Two or more races:

5.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 35th percentile in 2015 → 29th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Utah average (36% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg33%

Utah avg46%

129^th of 182

Utah public middle schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 35% (2015) to bottom 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 15Middle Schools in the Granite District

70^th of 93Granite District among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	30.4	129 of 182	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.3	131 of 210	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.2	126 of 216	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.3	141 of 209	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.5	159 of 213	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	50.8	113 of 222	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.3	101 of 172	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.0	128 of 206	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	32.0	156 of 209	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	39.7	136 of 210	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	37.5	129 of 185	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.2	169 of 243	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	38.9	183 of 238	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	37.3	175 of 222	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	48.5	129 of 201	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.0	135 of 205	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	41.7	151 of 200	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	41.7	22 of 39	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.7	11 of 54	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	68.2	7 of 46	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	57.2	15 of 46	67.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	17.2	70 of 79	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.2	71 of 106	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.7	46 of 99	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.8	45 of 100	55.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	22.1	87 of 108	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.3	90 of 141	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.9	83 of 138	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.9	85 of 133	36.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2023	24.2	30 of 38	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	42.1	98 of 159	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.0	88 of 183	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.6	87 of 191	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.9	133 of 191	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)44th percentile+14 vs school

White (2025)38th percentile+9 vs school

Special Education (2023)21st percentile-21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)19th percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2025)11th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2024-2025) ?

Science44%-7 vs state

Mathematics28%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Bennion Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2025)	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2025)	Utah Aspire Plus Science (2025)	RISE Mathematics (2025)			RISE Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bennion Junior High	Public	6-9	6055 S 2700 W	Taylorsville	84118	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5114	1,022	42	24.4	37.8%	589 (57.6%)	30 (2.9%)	272 (26.6%)	29 (2.8%)	4 (0.4%)	40 (3.9%)	58 (5.7%)	30.4	129^th of 182 public middle schools	29.1%		41.3	131^st of 210 public middle schools	37.6%	2				27.4	18.7	36.9	45.9	40.2	46.1	$8,385	$738	$7,647
West Jordan Middle	Public	7-9	7550 S 1700 W	West Jordan	84084	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2100	1,000	49	20.5	48.1%	543 (54.3%)	14 (1.4%)	345 (34.5%)	17 (1.7%)	8 (0.8%)	29 (2.9%)	44 (4.4%)	20.9	148^th of 182 public middle schools	18.7%		12.1	188^th of 210 public middle schools	10.5%	40	33.9	20.9	34.4		25.7	23.0		39.3	37.9	$8,944	$400	$8,545
Kearns Junior High	Public	6-8	4040 West Sam's Blvd	Kearns	84118	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	Yes	(385) 646-5204	732	40	18.3	69.0%	216 (29.5%)	28 (3.8%)	426 (58.2%)	9 (1.2%)	4 (0.5%)	29 (4.0%)	20 (2.7%)	4.8	178^th of 182 public middle schools	2.2%		5.5	200^th of 210 public middle schools	4.8%	22				10.8	17.8	10.1	23.1	22.7	26.4	$10,195	$1,161	$9,034
Riverview Junior High	Public	7-9	751 W Tripp Lane	Murray	84123	Salt Lake County	Murray District	No	No	No	No	(801) 264-7446	614	28	21.8	25.4%	436 (71.0%)	5 (0.8%)	111 (18.1%)	13 (2.1%)	4 (0.7%)	10 (1.6%)	35 (5.7%)	59.9	74^th of 182 public middle schools	59.3%		45.6	119^th of 210 public middle schools	43.3%	45	50.3	41.2	45.3		47.4	52.0		45.3	50.8	$9,665	$509	$9,157
Kelsey Peak Virtual Middle	Public, Virtual	7-8	7905 South Redwood Road	West Jordan	84084	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 567-8440	132	8	15.6	32.6%	84 (63.6%)	4 (3.0%)	27 (20.5%)	3 (2.3%)	2 (1.5%)	6 (4.5%)	6 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Joel P. Jensen Middle	Public	7-9	8105 S 3200 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2850	760	39	19.5	49.9%	329 (43.3%)	12 (1.6%)	330 (43.4%)	15 (2.0%)	5 (0.7%)	32 (4.2%)	37 (4.9%)	13.5	159^th of 182 public middle schools	12.6%		12.6	184^th of 210 public middle schools	12.4%	25	34.1	17.1	35.1		17.4	25.8		24.5	37.6	$8,280	$773	$7,508
Eisenhower Junior High	Public	6-9	4351 S Redwood Rd	Taylorsville	84123	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5154	1,036	46	22.3	55.6%	361 (34.8%)	56 (5.4%)	463 (44.7%)	48 (4.6%)	12 (1.2%)	46 (4.4%)	50 (4.8%)	21.4	146^th of 182 public middle schools	19.8%		13.7	181^st of 210 public middle schools	13.8%	35				11.4	29.9	41.0	39.2	28.5	37.7	$8,638	$857	$7,781
Valley Junior High	Public	7-8	4195 S 3200 W	West Valley City	84119	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5234	546	24	22.3	63.2%	128 (23.4%)	32 (5.9%)	300 (54.9%)	15 (2.7%)	6 (1.1%)	50 (9.2%)	15 (2.7%)	5.9	176^th of 182 public middle schools	3.3%		8.2	198^th of 210 public middle schools	5.7%	22					19.6	18.6		20.5	22.0	$10,075	$960	$9,115
John F. Kennedy Junior High	Public	6-8	4495 S 4800 W	West Valley City	84120	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5214	772	34	22.7	64.2%	250 (32.4%)	39 (5.1%)	390 (50.5%)	15 (1.9%)	9 (1.2%)	40 (5.2%)	29 (3.8%)	3.8	180^th of 182 public middle schools	1.1%		4.8	203^rd of 210 public middle schools	3.3%	23				9.8	14.7	7.6	18.2	24.8	22.0	$9,473	$950	$8,523
Thomas Jefferson Junior High	Public	6-8	5850 S 5600 W	Kearns	84118	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5194	915	40	22.6	49.0%	350 (38.3%)	21 (2.3%)	441 (48.2%)	21 (2.3%)	10 (1.1%)	41 (4.5%)	31 (3.4%)	11.5	163^rd of 182 public middle schools	10.4%		10.2	192^nd of 210 public middle schools	8.6%	29				14.1	19.3	16.9	33.0	30.3	38.1	$9,371	$818	$8,552

Frequently Asked Questions about Bennion Junior High

What high school do graduates of Bennion Junior High attend?

Students who attend Bennion Junior High usually go on to attend Taylorsville High

What is the racial makeup of Bennion Junior High?

Students at Bennion Junior High are 58% White, 27% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

Is Bennion Junior High a good school?

Bennion Junior High ranks 129^th of 182 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Bennion Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,022 students attended Bennion Junior High.

What district is Bennion Junior High in?

Granite District

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