For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,367 students in 84088, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84088, UT are Hawthorn Academy West Jordan and Joel P. Jensen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84088 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84088, UT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84088, UT Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9062 S 2200 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 282-9066
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 282-9066
Gr: K-9 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Joel P. Jensen Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8105 S 3200 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 412-2850
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 412-2850
Gr: 7-9 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 84088, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84088, UT include Hawthorn Academy West Jordan and Joel P. Jensen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 84088?
3 public middle schools are located in 84088.
What is the racial composition of students in 84088?
84088 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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