Thomas Jefferson Junior High is a public middle school in Kearns, Utah, serving 989 students in grades 6-8. 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.
Over the past several years, Thomas Jefferson Junior High has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Utah middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 188-202 out of 209-222 schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by RISE test scores, is significantly lower than the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were around 20-30% in ELA and 13-14% in Math, while the state averages were around 42-47% and 35-45%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (around 50%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.
Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Granite School District, such as West Lake Junior High, Bennion Junior High, and Valley Junior High, all have similar demographic and academic performance profiles to Thomas Jefferson Junior High, suggesting a broader challenge within the district. However, the school does perform better for English Language Learners and Special Education students, ranking in the middle and top quartiles, respectively, which could provide opportunities for improvement.
Students at Thomas Jefferson Junior High are 48% Hispanic, 40% White, 5% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.
Thomas Jefferson Junior High ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Utah middle schools.
Granite District
In the 2022-23 school year, 989 students attended Thomas Jefferson Junior High.
Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Junior High usually go on to attend Kearns High