Thomas Jefferson Jr High School vs. West Hills Middle School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Jr High School or West Hills Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 915 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,169 students in grades 7-9, West Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-9
Total Students
915 students
1,169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#758 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
317
-
Grade 7 Students
287
364
Grade 8 Students
311
411
Grade 9 Students
-
394
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
48%
30%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
38%
57%
% Hawaiian
5%
3%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%