Thomas Jefferson Jr High School

5850 S 5600 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
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Serving 962 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Jr High 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 13% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 962 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Jr High School's student population of 962 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
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Total Students
962 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas Jefferson Jr High 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 Thomas Jefferson Jr High School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#872 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
40%
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(20-21)
28%
43%
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(20-21)
28%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
41%
20%
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Black
3%
1%
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White
43%
71%
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Hawaiian
5%
1%
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Jefferson Jr High School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School is ranked #872 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Jr High School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott M Matheson Jr High School, West Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Jr High School?
962 students attend Thomas Jefferson Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Thomas Jefferson Jr High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Jr High School?
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Jr High School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Jr High School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 962 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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