Serving 773 students in grades 7-9, Joel P. Jensen Middle 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 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 773 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joel P. Jensen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Joel P. Jensen Middle School's student population of 773 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
773 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Joel P. Jensen Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joel P. Jensen Middle School is 0.62, 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
#845 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
41%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
46%
71%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel P. Jensen Middle School's ranking?
Joel P. Jensen Middle School is ranked #845 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Joel P. Jensen Middle School often compared to?
Joel P. Jensen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Jordan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Joel P. Jensen Middle School?
773 students attend Joel P. Jensen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Joel P. Jensen Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joel P. Jensen Middle School?
Joel P. Jensen Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joel P. Jensen Middle School offer ?
Joel P. Jensen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Joel P. Jensen Middle School part of?
Joel P. Jensen Middle School is part of Jordan School District.
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