Bennion Jr High

www.graniteschools.org/jr/bennion/

1,022 Students

Middle School 6th - 9th

School Overview

Bennion Junior High, located in Taylorsville, Utah, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Granite School District. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, Bennion aims to help students navigate the transition from elementary to high school while preparing them for future success in higher education and the workforce.

The school’s website highlights a focus on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing resources provided by the Granite School District to support diverse student needs. With its central location on 2700 West, Bennion serves as a key educational hub for the local Taylorsville area. The faculty and staff prioritize maintaining strong communication with families to ensure a collaborative approach to education, aiming to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests and reach their full potential.

1,022

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennion Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	589
Hispanic	272
Black	30
Asian	29
Two or More	58
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	40

White
589 (57.6%)
Hispanic
272 (26.6%)
Two or More
58 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
40 (3.9%)
Black
30 (2.9%)
Asian
29 (2.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

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)646-5114
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/jr/bennion/
Grade Range:	6th - 9th
Total Students:	1,022
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 6 350

Grade 7 326

Grade 8 346