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Joel P Jensen Middle School (Closed 2023)

8105 S 3200 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
Joel P Jensen Middle School serves 944 students in grades 7-9. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
944 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (UT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Joel P Jensen Middle School?
944 students attend Joel P Jensen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Joel P Jensen Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 21:1, which is equal to 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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