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Valley Jr High

4195 S 3200 W, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119Granite District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
639
Students
Total enrolled
$12,566
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
21.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 41% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 639 students in grades 07–08 in WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,566 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Valley Jr High is a large middle in WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, serving grades 07–08 with 639 students. The district invests $12,566 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Valley Jr High

639
Total Students
21.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
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12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution342 male · 297 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 420 students
Student Composition
27%
49%
8%
Asian7%
White27%
Hispanic / Latino49%
Black7%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490036000267

Academic Outcomes at Valley Jr High

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 28th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84119

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,566Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,566
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,529
Student Support$2,388
Administration$1,508
Operations$1,885
Other$1,257
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,566 spent per student, an estimated $5,567 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
39%
State government
45.7%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal programs
15.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Granger SchoolNeil Armstrong AcademyWest Valley SchoolHillsdale School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Eisenhower Jr HighScott M Matheson Jr HighBennion Jr HighThomas Jefferson Jr High
+9 more
↓
High School
Granger HighTaylorsville HighCyprus HighHunter High
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySalt Lake County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGranite District →
Phone: (385)646-5234
NCES ID: 490036000267
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WEST VALLEY CITY seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
Granger High
3,481 students · 08–12
● 40 opp63% FRL
High
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2,770 students · 09–12
● 46 opp42% FRL
High
Cyprus High
2,709 students · 09–12
47% FRL
High
Hunter High
2,595 students · 09–12
● 45 opp50% FRL
High
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2,382 students · 09–12
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High
Skyline High
2,124 students · 07–12
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High
Olympus High
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● 58 opp16% FRL
High
Cottonwood High
1,585 students · 09–12
49% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4195 S 3200 W, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.