Serving 829 students in grades 6-8, Wasatch Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wasatch Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wasatch Jr High School's student population of 829 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
829 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Wasatch Jr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wasatch Jr High School is 0.45, which is less 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
#128 out of 957 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
73%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wasatch Jr High School's ranking?
Wasatch Jr High School is ranked #128 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Wasatch Jr High School often compared to?
Wasatch Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Churchill Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Wasatch Jr High School?
829 students attend Wasatch Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wasatch Jr High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wasatch Jr High School?
Wasatch Jr High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wasatch Jr High School offer ?
Wasatch Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wasatch Jr High School part of?
Wasatch Jr High School is part of Granite School District.
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