Eisenhower Junior High is a public middle school located in Taylorsville, Utah, serving grades 6-9 with a student population of 1,091. 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.
Eisenhower Junior High consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Utah middle schools, ranking between 181-191 out of 209-216 schools in recent years. The school's performance on RISE assessments is also below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students, is concerning, ranking in the bottom half of Utah middle schools. However, the school performs better for English Language Learners, ranking in the top half of Utah middle schools. Eisenhower Junior High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.85% to 60.82% in recent years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.
Compared to nearby schools in the Granite School District, such as John F. Kennedy Junior High, West Lake Junior High, and Bennion Junior High, Eisenhower Junior High's academic performance is consistently lower. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating persistent challenges in student achievement.
Granite District
Eisenhower Junior High ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Utah middle schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,091 students attended Eisenhower Junior High.
Students who attend Eisenhower Junior High usually go on to attend Taylorsville High
Students at Eisenhower Junior High are 46% Hispanic, 38% White, 4% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.