Summary:
The 84118 zip code area in Utah is home to two middle schools - Thomas Jefferson Junior High and Kearns Junior High. Both schools serve grades 7-9 and are part of the Granite District.
Based on the available data, neither Thomas Jefferson Junior High nor Kearns Junior High appear to be standout schools. Both are ranked quite low statewide, with Thomas Jefferson Junior High ranked 163rd out of 182 Utah middle schools and Kearns Junior High ranked 178th out of 182 for the 2024-2025 school year. Both schools have received 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating they are underperforming compared to other schools in the state. The schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts compared to the district and state averages, as well as high chronic absenteeism rates.
Further analysis shows that both schools serve predominantly low-income student populations, with Kearns Junior High having a very high free/reduced lunch rate of 75.88% and Thomas Jefferson Junior High at 54.68%. Despite the higher spending per student at Kearns Junior High, the school's performance metrics are still significantly below average, suggesting that simply spending more money may not be the sole solution to improving these schools. The relatively high student-teacher ratios at both schools could also be a factor in the schools' struggles, as larger class sizes can make it more difficult for teachers to provide individualized attention and support to students.
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