Is Wasatch Junior High a good school?

Yes! Wasatch Junior High is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 5 th of 210 Utah middle schools.

How many students attend Wasatch Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 813 students attended Wasatch Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Wasatch Junior High?

Students at Wasatch Junior High are 73% White, 11% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Wasatch Junior High attend?

Students who attend Wasatch Junior High usually go on to attend Skyline High

Wasatch Junior High

Summary:

Wasatch Junior High is a high-performing public middle school in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving 787 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with significantly higher proficiency rates in RISE assessments compared to the Granite District and state averages.

Wasatch Junior High's academic excellence is evident across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 69.2% of 6th graders, 67.7% of 7th graders, and 56.4% of 8th graders were proficient or better in RISE English Language Arts, far surpassing the Granite District averages of 33.7%, 30.8%, and 32.1%, respectively. This consistent academic performance has earned Wasatch Junior High a reputation as one of the top middle schools in Utah.

While Wasatch Junior High's academic achievements are commendable, it is important to consider the school's demographic composition. The school has a predominantly White student population, with 76.75% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is notably different from some nearby schools, such as Granite Park Junior High, which has a much more diverse student population. Additionally, Wasatch Junior High has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 12.83% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the Granite District average of 33.7%. These demographic differences may warrant further investigation to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students, regardless of their background.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3750 S 3100 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109

(385) 646-5244

District: Granite District

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,537

Students who attend Wasatch Junior High usually attend:

High:

Skyline High

Feeder schools for Wasatch Junior High:

Elementary:

Upland Terrace School

Student/teacher ratio: 24.5

Number of students: 813

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.4%

Asian:

11.2%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wasatch Junior High ranks better than 97.6% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks first among 15 ranked middle schools in the Granite District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.09. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Asian (11.2%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wasatch Junior High is 24.5, which is the 7^th best among 15 middle schools in the Granite District. (See more...)

Compare Wasatch Junior High employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wasatch Junior High is $8,537. 12 middle schools in the Granite District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wasatch Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wasatch Junior High 5^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Wasatch Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Granite District:

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

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Rank History for Wasatch Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Wasatch Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	72.94	29^th	200	85.5%
2009	78.20	18^th	205	91.2%
2010	78.49	16^th	201	92.0%
2011	78.20	17^th	222	92.3%
2012	82.47	9^th	238	96.2%
2013	78.81	14^th	243	94.2%
2014	89.61	7^th	185	96.2%
2015	92.69	6^th	210	97.1%
2016	84.17	14^th	209	93.3%
2017	81.64	18^th	206	91.3%
2018	76.46	27^th	172	84.3%
2019	88.80	11^th	222	95.0%
2021	79.25	29^th	213	86.4%
2022	83.03	31^st	209	85.2%
2023	86.96	16^th	216	92.6%
2024	91.09	5^th	210	97.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wasatch Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.86	22^nd	141	84.4%

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Rank History for White students at Wasatch Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	70.01	43^rd	191	77.5%
2023	73.92	36^th	191	81.2%
2024	82.88	16^th	183	91.3%

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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.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 14, 2020

GT teachers are the worst, especially English, don’t put your child in the GT program it’s not worth the heartache, no help from the principle. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Wasatch Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	746	1	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	758
1989	822	1	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	835
1990	818	2	9	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	836
1991	840	3	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	857
1992	825	5	9	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	850
1993	874	3	13	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	904
1994	904	1	20	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	940
1995	960	1	25	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	1001
1996	960	1	25	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	1001
1997	933	1	26	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	974
1998	896	1	31	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	941
1999	866	2	28	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	909
2000	843	6	33	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	895
2001	825	9	34	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	884
2002	841	5	49	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	915
2003	841	5	49	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	915
2004	841	1	51	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	908
2005	804	2	50	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	865
2006	758	3	59	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	837
2007	739	6	57	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	819
2008	725	11	73	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	825
2009	712	8	65	17	1	n/a	n/a	1	804
2010	702	10	67	21	2	n/a	n/a	38	840
2011	760	9	67	37	2	5	0	0	880
2012	737	13	84	47	3	5	0	0	889
2013	730	8	88	45	3	5	2	0	881
2014	746	8	74	43	1	3	2	0	877
2015	758	4	63	40	3	3	4	0	875
2016	763	4	71	36	6	2	5	0	887
2017	739	3	89	40	8	5	7	0	891
2018	655	13	81	45	6	4	8	0	812
2019	649	12	99	37	3	5	10	0	815
2020	657	13	96	45	3	10	13	0	837
2021	643	14	91	51	3	10	14	0	826
2022	613	10	88	61	1	6	20	0	799
2023	604	9	87	58	3	1	25	0	787
2024	597	8	91	60	3	0	54	0	813

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wasatch Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	758	35.8	21.1	n/a
1989	835	38.5	21.6	n/a
1990	836	36.5	22.9	4.1
1991	857	35.5	24.1	3
1992	850	30.5	27.8	5.4
1993	904	31.8	28.4	7.5
1994	940	37.3	25.2	7.2
1995	1001	44.5	22.5	6.3
1996	1001	44.5	22.5	6.3
1997	974	41.9	23.2	3.9
1998	941	39.2	24.0	7
1999	909	45.1	20.2	7.8
2000	895	43.7	20.5	8.2
2001	884	40.7	21.7	4.5
2002	915	39.1	23.4	8.1
2003	915	39.1	23.4	8.1
2004	908	37.5	24.2	7.2
2005	865	36.1	24.0	7.1
2006	837	34.0	24.6	0
2007	819	33.6	24.4	0.7
2008	825	32.4	25.5	n/a
2009	804	61.8	24.8	2.7
2010	840	32.8	25.5	9.2
2011	880	34.3	25.6	9.2
2012	889	35.6	24.9	10.7
2013	881	32.4	27.1	16.7
2014	877	34.2	25.5	8.2
2015	875	n/a	n/a	11.2
2016	887	n/a	n/a	12.2
2017	891	34.2	26.0	12.9
2018	812	n/a	n/a	13.2
2019	815	34.3	23.7	14.2
2020	837	33.3	25.0	15.5
2021	826	n/a	n/a	13
2022	799	36.4	21.9	12.1
2023	787	33.4	23.5	12.8
2024	813	33.0	24.5	13

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 Wasatch Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	758	35.8	21.1	n/a
1989	835	38.5	21.6	n/a
1990	836	36.5	22.9	4.1
1991	857	35.5	24.1	3
1992	850	30.5	27.8	5.4
1993	904	31.8	28.4	7.5
1994	940	37.3	25.2	7.2
1995	1001	44.5	22.5	6.3
1996	1001	44.5	22.5	6.3
1997	974	41.9	23.2	3.9
1998	941	39.2	24.0	7
1999	909	45.1	20.2	7.8
2000	895	43.7	20.5	8.2
2001	884	40.7	21.7	4.5
2002	915	39.1	23.4	8.1
2003	915	39.1	23.4	8.1
2004	908	37.5	24.2	7.2
2005	865	36.1	24.0	7.1
2006	837	34.0	24.6	0
2007	819	33.6	24.4	0.7
2008	825	32.4	25.5	n/a
2009	804	61.8	24.8	2.7
2010	840	32.8	25.5	9.2
2011	880	34.3	25.6	9.2
2012	889	35.6	24.9	10.7
2013	881	32.4	27.1	16.7
2014	877	34.2	25.5	8.2
2015	875	n/a	n/a	11.2
2016	887	n/a	n/a	12.2
2017	891	34.2	26.0	12.9
2018	812	n/a	n/a	13.2
2019	815	34.3	23.7	14.2
2020	837	33.3	25.0	15.5
2021	826	n/a	n/a	13
2022	799	36.4	21.9	12.1
2023	787	33.4	23.5	12.8
2024	813	33.0	24.5	13

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wasatch Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (7.1%)	$7,927 (92.9%)	$8,537

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wasatch Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 11^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 16^th of 216 Middle schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch Junior High)	67.8	64.1	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)	38.5	33.5	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch Junior High)	62.2	58.9	3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)	30.6	24.5	6.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Wasatch Junior High)	74.8	67.3	7.5%
6th Grade Science (Granite District)	46.7	42.5	4.2%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch Junior High)	55.7	54.5	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)	32.4	31	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch Junior High)	51.7	58.2	6.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)	28	28
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (Wasatch Junior High)	56.2	64	7.8%
7th Grade Science (Granite District)	31.7	35	3.3%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch Junior High)	72.8	60.5	12.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)	33.4	31.7	1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch Junior High)	67.8	50	17.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)	32	27	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Wasatch Junior High)	78	69.8	8.2%
8th Grade Science (Granite District)	36.9	37.3	0.4%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	815	787	3.4%
African American	12	9	25%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	99	87	12.1%
Hispanic	37	58	56.8%
Pacific Islander	5	1	80%
White	649	604	6.9%
Two or More Races	10	25	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.2%	12.8%	1.4%

Schools Near Wasatch Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)	RISE English Language Arts (2024)			RISE Mathematics (2024)			RISE Science (2024)			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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th 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
Wasatch Junior High	Public	6-8	3750 S 3100 E	Salt Lake City	84109	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5244	813	33	24.5	13.0%	597 (73.4%)	8 (1.0%)	60 (7.4%)	91 (11.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.6%)	91.1	5^th of 210 public middle schools	97.6%		87	16^th of 216 public middle schools	92.6%	11				69.2	67.7	56.4	54.2	71.7	51.9	84.0	75.7	68.4	$8,537	$609	$7,927
Churchill Junior High	Public	6-8	3450 E 4275 S	Salt Lake City	84124	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5144	534	22	24.5	8.6%	437 (81.8%)	6 (1.1%)	30 (5.6%)	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (8.1%)	80.8	27^th of 210 public middle schools	87.1%		89.5	10^th of 216 public middle schools	95.4%	17				54.8	67.9	58.9	29.2	64.8	52.8	73.5	69.5	64.8	$9,467	$565	$8,902
Evergreen Junior High	Public	6-9	3401 S 2000 E	Salt Lake City	84109	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5164	633	30	21.4	32.2%	442 (69.8%)	21 (3.3%)	112 (17.7%)	17 (2.7%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	31 (4.9%)	64.5	67^th of 210 public middle schools	68.1%		68.6	59^th of 216 public middle schools	72.7%	8				47.5	51.0	63.9	29.3	52.3	51.0	59.1	43.6	57.3	$10,606	$792	$9,814
Olympus Junior High	Public	5-9	2217 E 4800 S	Salt Lake City	84117	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5224	790	30	26.3	13.9%	694 (87.8%)	4 (0.5%)	51 (6.5%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.7%)	84.9	22^nd of 210 public middle schools	89.5%		86.2	20^th of 216 public middle schools	90.7%	2				66.5	58.4	60.2	48.1	55.4	60.8	67.9	61.1	65.5	$8,300	$544	$7,756
Hillside Middle	Public	7-8	1825 S Nevada	Salt Lake City	84108	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 481-4828	516	26	20.1	28.5%	349 (67.6%)	20 (3.9%)	87 (16.9%)	14 (2.7%)	3 (0.6%)	11 (2.1%)	32 (6.2%)	76.4	40^th of 210 public middle schools	81.0%		69.2	58^th of 216 public middle schools	73.1%	18					63.0	45.7		61.0	49.6		59.7	52.2	$10,195	$810	$9,385
Bonneville Junior High	Public	6-8	5330 S 1660 E	Salt Lake City	84117	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5124	624	25	24.7	39.9%	362 (58.0%)	29 (4.6%)	133 (21.3%)	44 (7.1%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.1%)	45 (7.2%)	32.6	144^th of 210 public middle schools	31.4%		44.4	125^th of 216 public middle schools	42.1%	19				41.4	32.3	37.3	27.3	32.4	31.0	51.5	38.6	43.1	$9,827	$723	$9,104
Clayton Middle	Public	7-8	1470 S 1900 E	Salt Lake City	84108	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 481-4810	555	31	17.7	27.6%	366 (65.9%)	13 (2.3%)	127 (22.9%)	12 (2.2%)	11 (2.0%)	5 (0.9%)	21 (3.8%)	86.9	14^th of 210 public middle schools	93.3%		87.9	13^th of 216 public middle schools	94.0%	1					57.0	58.7		57.2	59.7		61.2	67.3	$9,283	$739	$8,544
Granite Park Junior High	Public	6-8	3031 S 200 E	Salt Lake City	84115	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	Yes	(385) 646-5174	800	41	19.7	74.6%	314 (39.3%)	60 (7.5%)	294 (36.8%)	40 (5.0%)	14 (1.8%)	28 (3.5%)	50 (6.3%)	2.6	208^th of 210 public middle schools	1.0%		2.6	213^th of 216 public middle schools	1.4%	5				12.8	14.9	12.9	9.6	11.0	6.6	18.5	16.9	21.1	$11,295	$2,005	$9,289
Hillcrest Junior High	Public	7-9	178 E. 5300 S.	Murray	84107	Salt Lake County	Murray District	No	No	No	No	(801) 264-7442	748	34	22.1	47.3%	417 (55.7%)	46 (6.1%)	226 (30.2%)	14 (1.9%)	5 (0.7%)	11 (1.5%)	29 (3.9%)	41.7	129^th of 210 public middle schools	38.6%		20.5	172^nd of 216 public middle schools	20.4%	43	39.5	30.6	42.8		40.3	38.5		42.6	33.0		43.5	42.4	$8,461	$534	$7,928
Butler Middle	Public	6-8	7530 S 2700 E	Salt Lake City	84121	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-6800	904	40	22.8	20.8%	657 (72.7%)	9 (1.0%)	115 (12.7%)	22 (2.4%)	5 (0.6%)	10 (1.1%)	86 (9.5%)	90.4	6^th of 210 public middle schools	97.1%		91.7	5^th of 216 public middle schools	97.7%	1				66.4	64.3	72.8	43.4	60.1	68.3	77.3	73.8	73.7	$8,622	$484	$8,138

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Student/Teacher Ratio Wasatch Junior High

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wasatch Junior High

Impact of COVID-19 on Wasatch Junior High

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Student Body

Schools Near Wasatch Junior High