Summary:
ZIP code 84123 has two middle schools: Eisenhower Junior High, serving grades 6–9 in Granite District, and Riverview Junior High, serving grades 7–9 in Murray District. The schools differ in size and grade configuration, so comparisons are most meaningful for grades 7 and 8. Overall, Riverview is the stronger-performing school, while Eisenhower has broader needs for improvement.
Riverview Junior High ranks 106th of 217 schools statewide and is in the 51st percentile, compared with Eisenhower Junior High at 195th and the 10th percentile. Riverview also has much lower chronic absenteeism: 13.1%, compared with Eisenhower’s 30.7%. In the common grades, Riverview has higher proficiency in English Language Arts, mathematics, and science. Its strongest results include 8th-grade mathematics at 51.7%, 8th-grade English Language Arts at 49.7%, and 9th-grade English Language Arts at 54.5%; several of these results exceed state averages. Riverview’s 7th-grade scores are weaker than its later-grade results, but the school remains a solid overall performer.
Eisenhower Junior High is much larger, enrolling 1,036 students compared with Riverview’s 614, and serves 6th grade, where its results are particularly low: 17.4% proficient in English Language Arts, 13.3% in mathematics, and 31.2% in science. Its relative bright spot is 8th-grade mathematics, at 32.6%, slightly above the Granite District result. The schools have similar student-teacher ratios, but they serve communities with different economic circumstances, which is important context when reviewing results. For families prioritizing academic performance and attendance, Riverview currently has the clear advantage; Eisenhower’s most important improvement areas are attendance, 6th-grade transition support, and overall achievement.
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