Granite Park Junior High

Summary:

Granite Park Junior High is a public middle school in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving 871 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Granite School District, which is ranked 72 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Granite Park Junior High has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Utah, with a statewide ranking between 170-218 out of 172-222 schools over the past 10 years, and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Granite Park Junior High has a significantly more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 58.21% Hispanic, 17.22% White, 9.76% African American, and 6.2% Asian students. However, the school consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly lower than the Granite District and Utah state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, Granite Park Junior High has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.58% to 73.46% over the past three school years, which is much higher than the nearby schools.

Despite the school's challenges, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.1 to 18.5 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may have an opportunity to leverage this resource to provide more personalized and targeted instruction to its students. However, the school's consistently poor performance indicates that additional factors, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, may need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3031 S 200 E
       Salt Lake City, UT  84115


(385) 646-5174

District: Granite District

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,295 Help


Students who attend Granite Park Junior High usually attend:

High:    Cottonwood High

Feeder schools for Granite Park Junior High:

Elementary:    James E. Moss School
    Lincoln School
    Olene Walker Elementary
    Redwood School
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Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  800

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.3%
Hispanic:
36.8%
African American:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.6% Help


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Compare Details Granite Park Junior High ranks worse than 99% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks last among 15 ranked middle schools in the Granite District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (39.3%), Hispanic (36.8%), African American (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Granite Park Junior High is 19.7, 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 Granite Park Junior High is $11,295, which is the highest among 15 middle schools in the Granite District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Granite Park Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite Park Junior High 208th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Granite Park Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Granite District:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite District 72nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Granite Park Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Granite Park Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 14.50 188th 200 6.0%
2009 11.49 191st 205 6.8%
2010 9.06 193rd 201 4.0%
2011 3.21 220th 222 0.9%
2012 19.68 216th 238 9.2%
2013 8.17 235th 243 3.3%
2014 3.71 182nd 185 1.6%
2015 4.19 206th 210 1.9%
2016 3.44 204th 209 2.4%
2017 4.29 201st 206 2.4%
2018 2.17 170th 172 1.2%
2019 3.34 218th 222 1.8%
2021 2.24 212th 213 0.5%
2022 3.14 208th 209 0.5%
2023 2.61 213th 216 1.4%
2024 2.57 208th 210 1.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Granite Park Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.58 41st 46 10.9%
2023 21.69 44th 46 4.3%
2024 29.05 46th 54 14.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Granite Park Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.62 30th 34 11.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Granite Park Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.77 126th 133 5.3%
2023 9.18 133rd 138 3.6%
2024 11.34 133rd 141 5.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Granite Park Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.91 95th 100 5.0%
2023 17.75 89th 99 10.1%
2024 11.77 100th 106 5.7%
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Rank History for White students at Granite Park Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.25 186th 191 2.6%
2023 4.34 187th 191 2.1%
2024 2.46 182nd 183 0.5%
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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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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Granite Park Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 701 5 46 60 12 n/a n/a 0 824
1989 682 12 53 63 17 n/a n/a 0 827
1990 735 18 53 66 19 n/a n/a 0 891
1991 762 15 57 62 25 n/a n/a 0 921
1992 687 28 56 89 28 n/a n/a 0 888
1993 766 26 56 86 26 n/a n/a 0 960
1994 803 28 64 110 27 n/a n/a 0 1032
1995 715 33 64 122 34 n/a n/a 0 968
1996 715 33 64 122 34 n/a n/a 0 968
1997 624 34 59 168 35 n/a n/a 0 920
1998 543 38 48 177 38 n/a n/a 0 844
1999 504 32 57 171 36 n/a n/a 0 800
2000 453 25 38 168 36 n/a n/a 0 720
2001 503 31 35 201 39 n/a n/a 0 809
2002 403 37 36 219 42 n/a n/a 0 737
2003 403 37 36 219 42 n/a n/a 0 737
2004 279 21 20 182 28 n/a n/a 0 530
2005 272 32 29 221 24 n/a n/a 0 578
2006 257 37 25 212 33 n/a n/a 0 564
2007 291 46 21 305 54 n/a n/a 0 717
2008 264 40 35 362 37 n/a n/a 2 740
2009 191 24 31 308 26 n/a n/a 2 582
2010 200 37 55 301 27 n/a n/a 38 658
2011 213 55 81 324 21 12 11 0 717
2012 221 62 100 331 25 16 19 0 774
2013 165 76 105 321 30 12 25 0 734
2014 158 55 84 307 28 10 22 0 664
2015 159 98 74 349 32 12 15 0 739
2016 155 107 101 369 30 16 18 0 796
2017 83 73 61 241 24 12 14 0 508
2018 105 83 55 278 21 21 17 0 580
2019 112 70 48 290 18 26 17 0 581
2020 108 70 53 289 13 28 28 0 589
2021 158 106 88 488 38 30 49 0 957
2022 173 85 72 510 27 36 35 0 938
2023 150 85 54 507 16 28 31 0 871
2024 314 60 40 294 14 28 50 0 800

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 Granite Park Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 824 43.5 18.9 n/a
1989 827 41.5 19.9 n/a
1990 891 40.6 21.9 35.8
1991 921 37.7 24.4 27.6
1992 888 37.5 23.6 36
1993 960 39.1 24.6 40.3
1994 1032 46.0 22.4 42.3
1995 968 50.0 19.4 43.4
1996 968 50.0 19.4 43.4
1997 920 45.0 20.4 41.7
1998 844 43.1 19.6 46.9
1999 800 45.0 17.8 54.3
2000 720 43.8 16.4 59.9
2001 809 42.0 19.3 67.5
2002 737 35.0 21.1 74.9
2003 737 35.0 21.1 74.9
2004 530 32.8 16.2 74.9
2005 578 36.4 15.9 80.1
2006 564 36.0 15.7 81.6
2007 717 47.7 15.0 1
2008 740 44.5 16.6 70.5
2009 582 88.2 10.2 45.7
2010 658 38.7 17.0 105.6
2011 717 38.1 18.7 95.1
2012 774 43.3 17.8 96.1
2013 734 42.8 17.1 99.6
2014 664 42.1 15.7 78.5
2015 739 n/a n/a 93.2
2016 796 n/a n/a 93.8
2017 508 42.1 12.0 92.9
2018 580 n/a n/a 92.8
2019 581 31.2 18.5 88.6
2020 589 29.5 19.9 93.7
2021 957 n/a n/a 73.5
2022 938 54.5 17.1 72.3
2023 871 46.9 18.5 69.6
2024 800 40.5 19.7 74.6

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 Granite Park Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 824 43.5 18.9 n/a
1989 827 41.5 19.9 n/a
1990 891 40.6 21.9 35.8
1991 921 37.7 24.4 27.6
1992 888 37.5 23.6 36
1993 960 39.1 24.6 40.3
1994 1032 46.0 22.4 42.3
1995 968 50.0 19.4 43.4
1996 968 50.0 19.4 43.4
1997 920 45.0 20.4 41.7
1998 844 43.1 19.6 46.9
1999 800 45.0 17.8 54.3
2000 720 43.8 16.4 59.9
2001 809 42.0 19.3 67.5
2002 737 35.0 21.1 74.9
2003 737 35.0 21.1 74.9
2004 530 32.8 16.2 74.9
2005 578 36.4 15.9 80.1
2006 564 36.0 15.7 81.6
2007 717 47.7 15.0 1
2008 740 44.5 16.6 70.5
2009 582 88.2 10.2 45.7
2010 658 38.7 17.0 105.6
2011 717 38.1 18.7 95.1
2012 774 43.3 17.8 96.1
2013 734 42.8 17.1 99.6
2014 664 42.1 15.7 78.5
2015 739 n/a n/a 93.2
2016 796 n/a n/a 93.8
2017 508 42.1 12.0 92.9
2018 580 n/a n/a 92.8
2019 581 31.2 18.5 88.6
2020 589 29.5 19.9 93.7
2021 957 n/a n/a 73.5
2022 938 54.5 17.1 72.3
2023 871 46.9 18.5 69.6
2024 800 40.5 19.7 74.6

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 Granite Park Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,005 (17.8%) $9,289 (82.2%) $11,295

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Granite Park Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 218th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 213th of 216 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Granite Park Junior High)18.411.7
 6.7%
   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 (Granite Park Junior High)147.6
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)2828
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Granite Park Junior High)19.114.7
 4.4%
   7th Grade Science (Granite District)31.735
 3.3%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Granite Park Junior High)12.514.3
 1.8%
   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 (Granite Park Junior High)16.88.2
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)3227
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Granite Park Junior High)20.219.5
 0.7%
   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 Students581871
 49.9%
African American7085
 21.4%
American Indian1816
 11.1%
Asian4854
 12.5%
Hispanic290507
 74.8%
Pacific Islander2628
 7.7%
White112150
 33.9%
Two or More Races1731
 82.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%69.6%
 19.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Granite Park Junior High

Students at Granite Park Junior High are 39% White, 37% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.

Granite Park Junior High ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Utah middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 800 students attended Granite Park Junior High.

Students who attend Granite Park Junior High usually go on to attend Cottonwood High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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