Thomas Jefferson Jr High School

Thomas Jefferson Junior High School’s entrance is tan with burgundy doors.

Thomas Jefferson Jr. High School’s electronic sign displays the time and announcements.

Thomas Jefferson Jr. High is located on 5600 West.

Thomas Jefferson Jr. High’s multi use field surrounds a track and field.

Thomas Jefferson Jr High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

5850 S 5600 W, Kearns, UT

Granite School District

3.0

3.5

1,031 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1

Math Proficiency
15%

Reading Proficiency
28%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

28%

Math Proficiency

15%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

21:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14.8%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

361:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Hispanic

47.9%

White

39.7%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

4.7%

Black

3.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.9%

Two or more races

1.4%

Native American

1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 NicheUser

11/19/2014

This school is very friendly and you don't need to act like anything that you're not to fit in. At this school there is a variety of different people so being unique at this school doesn't make you an outcast like it would at other schools.

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5.0 student

11/8/2023

I’m going to be honest: Thomas Jefferson Jr. High is a great school. It doesn’t matter what the scores say or what everybody has said about Jefferson in general. I’m currently an 8th-grade student who has been attending there since the 6th grade.When I first started 6th grade here at Jefferson, I ac...

4.0 parent

9/23/2020

I felt the staff and teachers showed they really cared about their students progress and well being and made sure they they got the support and guidance they needed.

4.0 parent

7/28/2020

Great. Happy with the school and what they have done with the funding they are provided

5.0 parent

7/31/2019

I've had 5 boys go through this school and the oldest 3 are going to college with scholarships and it is because of great teacher here and at Kearns High School. Great schools!

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Median Lot Size

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Kearns High School

9th to 12th
Public

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Oquirrh Park

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South Park

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North Park

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Utah Salt Lake County Kearns 84118

Thomas Jefferson Jr High School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Kearns, UT, in the Kearns neighborhood, and is served by the Granite School District in Utah. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,031 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. Thomas Jefferson Jr High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $428,441. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kearns High School, Hunter High School, Copper Hills High School, and more. Learn more about what Kearns has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Jefferson Jr High School.

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