John F. Kennedy Junior High

Summary:

John F. Kennedy Junior High is a public middle school in West Valley City, Utah, serving 857 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Granite School District.

Despite higher per-student spending than nearby schools, John F. Kennedy Junior High consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Utah middle schools and significantly underperforms the district and state averages on standardized assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's proficiency rates in 6th grade, for example, were 19.5% in English Language Arts, 12.3% in Math, and 27.4% in Science, compared to state averages of 47.4%, 35.6%, and 56%, respectively.

The school faces significant achievement gaps, particularly for its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income student populations, who rank in the bottom 50% of Utah middle schools. With a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.23% to 70.51%, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio, the data suggests the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address these disparities and utilize resources more effectively.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4495 S 4800 W
       West Valley City, UT  84120


(385) 646-5214

District: Granite District

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,473 Help


Students who attend John F. Kennedy Junior High usually attend:

High:    Hunter High

Feeder schools for John F. Kennedy Junior High:

Elementary:    Academy Park School
    Hunter School
    Jackling School
    Silver Hills School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.7 Help
Number of students:  857

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.2%
White:
25.4%
Pacific Islander:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Compare Details John F. Kennedy Junior High ranks worse than 96.7% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks 14th among 15 ranked middle schools in the Granite District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Kennedy Junior High is $9,473, which is the 7th highest among 15 middle schools in the Granite District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John F. Kennedy Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks John F. Kennedy Junior High 203rd of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See John F. Kennedy Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Granite District:

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


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Rank History for John F. Kennedy Junior High

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Rank History for all students at John F. Kennedy Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 13.95 190th 200 5.0%
2009 14.02 190th 205 7.3%
2010 13.75 186th 201 7.5%
2011 15.26 209th 222 5.9%
2012 16.20 225th 238 5.5%
2013 12.89 232nd 243 4.5%
2014 6.70 175th 185 5.4%
2015 4.63 203rd 210 3.3%
2016 3.79 203rd 209 2.9%
2017 4.33 200th 206 2.9%
2018 4.09 167th 172 2.9%
2019 9.57 201st 222 9.5%
2021 6.32 204th 213 4.2%
2022 6.21 198th 209 5.3%
2023 6.47 205th 216 5.1%
2024 4.76 203rd 210 3.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John F. Kennedy Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.23 38th 46 17.4%
2023 31.30 37th 46 19.6%
2024 31.06 44th 54 18.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F. Kennedy Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.76 122nd 133 8.3%
2023 15.38 123rd 138 10.9%
2024 11.19 134th 141 5.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John F. Kennedy Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.36 87th 100 13.0%
2023 22.95 84th 99 15.2%
2024 23.58 90th 106 15.1%
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Rank History for White students at John F. Kennedy Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.15 172nd 191 9.9%
2023 13.23 174th 191 8.9%
2024 2.65 181st 183 1.1%
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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.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a teacher
Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Open Quote This is a terrible school to work for. All resources go to electives and special ed. Principal Stevens especially hates math and math teachers, which is why they can't keep good teachers. WARNING! Do not work at this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Open Quote Terrible Administration!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for John F. Kennedy Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1269 5 43 58 8 n/a n/a 0 1383
1989 1381 6 52 68 11 n/a n/a 0 1518
1990 1407 10 41 74 7 n/a n/a 0 1539
1991 1483 18 48 80 9 n/a n/a 0 1638
1992 1416 12 48 90 7 n/a n/a 0 1573
1993 1404 5 50 96 7 n/a n/a 0 1562
1994 1392 10 60 98 8 n/a n/a 0 1568
1995 1225 10 88 106 9 n/a n/a 0 1438
1996 1225 10 88 106 9 n/a n/a 0 1438
1997 1091 7 110 110 7 n/a n/a 0 1325
1998 1008 4 100 113 8 n/a n/a 0 1233
1999 1065 11 110 148 15 n/a n/a 0 1349
2000 984 10 116 191 18 n/a n/a 0 1319
2001 995 16 126 223 17 n/a n/a 0 1377
2002 863 18 115 281 10 n/a n/a 0 1287
2003 863 18 115 281 10 n/a n/a 0 1287
2004 806 22 110 298 11 n/a n/a 0 1247
2005 742 24 114 351 14 n/a n/a 0 1245
2006 697 24 128 373 7 n/a n/a 0 1229
2007 540 14 114 350 7 n/a n/a 0 1025
2008 507 21 114 390 11 n/a n/a 0 1043
2009 486 20 116 411 11 n/a n/a 0 1044
2010 513 16 112 417 8 n/a n/a 26 1092
2011 528 16 36 446 12 66 3 0 1107
2012 482 22 23 418 7 67 4 0 1023
2013 413 20 25 447 10 65 6 0 986
2014 383 27 30 459 8 70 6 0 983
2015 332 22 36 480 8 67 5 0 950
2016 227 12 24 354 5 57 2 0 681
2017 257 26 32 375 8 75 2 0 775
2018 242 27 32 354 8 56 9 0 728
2019 241 19 21 339 9 54 11 1 695
2020 227 25 20 348 11 55 6 0 692
2021 200 42 24 355 7 53 4 0 685
2022 269 46 28 553 5 61 9 0 971
2023 218 40 23 499 5 53 19 0 857

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John F. Kennedy Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1383 67.0 20.6 n/a
1989 1518 66.1 22.9 n/a
1990 1539 65.1 23.6 15.7
1991 1638 60.4 27.1 12.1
1992 1573 56.5 27.8 17.2
1993 1562 59.1 26.4 18.4
1994 1568 59.0 26.6 18.8
1995 1438 65.0 22.1 20.9
1996 1438 65.0 22.1 20.9
1997 1325 56.3 23.5 19.2
1998 1233 50.0 24.7 22.4
1999 1349 57.6 23.4 32.6
2000 1319 62.0 21.3 31.8
2001 1377 61.9 22.2 35.4
2002 1287 56.9 22.6 37.4
2003 1287 56.9 22.6 37.4
2004 1247 54.0 23.1 45.5
2005 1245 55.5 22.4 47.8
2006 1229 55.0 22.3 49.3
2007 1025 45.1 22.7 1.1
2008 1043 40.5 25.8 57.9
2009 1044 102.6 23.2 26.1
2010 1092 46.3 23.5 72.7
2011 1107 43.5 25.4 63.1
2012 1023 43.9 23.2 76.2
2013 986 46.8 21.0 99.7
2014 983 45.4 21.6 64.4
2015 950 n/a n/a 76
2016 681 n/a n/a 77.8
2017 775 45.4 17.0 75
2018 728 n/a n/a 73.6
2019 695 33.2 20.9 72.1
2020 692 30.3 22.7 68.8
2021 685 n/a n/a 70.5
2022 971 36.1 26.8 63.2
2023 857 34.5 24.7 63.2

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 John F. Kennedy Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1383 67.0 20.6 n/a
1989 1518 66.1 22.9 n/a
1990 1539 65.1 23.6 15.7
1991 1638 60.4 27.1 12.1
1992 1573 56.5 27.8 17.2
1993 1562 59.1 26.4 18.4
1994 1568 59.0 26.6 18.8
1995 1438 65.0 22.1 20.9
1996 1438 65.0 22.1 20.9
1997 1325 56.3 23.5 19.2
1998 1233 50.0 24.7 22.4
1999 1349 57.6 23.4 32.6
2000 1319 62.0 21.3 31.8
2001 1377 61.9 22.2 35.4
2002 1287 56.9 22.6 37.4
2003 1287 56.9 22.6 37.4
2004 1247 54.0 23.1 45.5
2005 1245 55.5 22.4 47.8
2006 1229 55.0 22.3 49.3
2007 1025 45.1 22.7 1.1
2008 1043 40.5 25.8 57.9
2009 1044 102.6 23.2 26.1
2010 1092 46.3 23.5 72.7
2011 1107 43.5 25.4 63.1
2012 1023 43.9 23.2 76.2
2013 986 46.8 21.0 99.7
2014 983 45.4 21.6 64.4
2015 950 n/a n/a 76
2016 681 n/a n/a 77.8
2017 775 45.4 17.0 75
2018 728 n/a n/a 73.6
2019 695 33.2 20.9 72.1
2020 692 30.3 22.7 68.8
2021 685 n/a n/a 70.5
2022 971 36.1 26.8 63.2
2023 857 34.5 24.7 63.2

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 John F. Kennedy Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $950 (10.0%) $8,523 (90.0%) $9,473

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F. Kennedy Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 201st of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 205th of 216 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Junior High)27.525.2
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)32.431
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Junior High)2621.2
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)2828
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (John F. Kennedy Junior High)28.224.1
 4.1%
   7th Grade Science (Granite District)31.735
 3.3%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Junior High)20.618.3
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)33.431.7
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Junior High)22.113.5
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)3227
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (John F. Kennedy Junior High)2122.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (Granite District)36.937.3
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students695857
 23.3%
African American1940
 110.5%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian2123
 9.5%
Hispanic339499
 47.2%
Pacific Islander5453
 1.9%
White241218
 9.5%
Two or More Races1119
 72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.1%63.2%
 8.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John F. Kennedy Junior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 857 students attended John F. Kennedy Junior High.

John F. Kennedy Junior High ranks in the bottom 3.3% of Utah middle schools.

Students at John F. Kennedy Junior High are 58% Hispanic, 25% White, 6% Pacific Islander, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend John F. Kennedy Junior High usually go on to attend Hunter High


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