Serving 695 students in grades 7-9, Sand Ridge 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 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sand Ridge Jr High School's student population of 695 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
695 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Sand Ridge Junior High educates to promote critical thinking, strong character, and learning for life.
School Rankings
Sand Ridge Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Ridge Jr High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
66%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Ridge Jr High School's ranking?
Sand Ridge Jr High School is ranked #863 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sand Ridge Jr High School often compared to?
Sand Ridge Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sand Ridge Jr High School?
695 students attend Sand Ridge Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sand Ridge Jr High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sand Ridge Jr High School?
Sand Ridge Jr High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sand Ridge Jr High School offer ?
Sand Ridge Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Sand Ridge Jr High School part of?
Sand Ridge Jr High School is part of Weber School District.
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