Thomas Jefferson Jr High

www.graniteschools.org/jr/jefferson/

915 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Junior High School is a public middle school located in Kearns, Utah, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Granite School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. With a diverse student body, the school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular activities to engage students and encourage them to become active, responsible members of their community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Thomas Jefferson Junior High offers a range of elective courses and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. The school places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure that students have the resources necessary for success. By focusing on academic achievement and personal integrity, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, upholding the values associated with its namesake.

915

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	441
Black	21
Asian	21
Two or More	31
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	41

Hispanic
441 (48.2%)
White
350 (38.3%)
Pacific Islander
41 (4.5%)
Two or More
31 (3.4%)
Black
21 (2.3%)
Asian
21 (2.3%)
American Indian
10 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-5194
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/jr/jefferson/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	915
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 317

Grade 7 287

Grade 8 311