West Jordan Middle

m.wjms.jordan.k12.ut.us/

1,000 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

West Jordan Middle School, located in West Jordan, Utah, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Jordan School District. Situated at 7550 S 1700 W, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. The faculty emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a variety of core subjects alongside opportunities for elective exploration.

Beyond the classroom, West Jordan Middle School encourages student participation in a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations. By promoting community engagement and a culture of mutual respect, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, life-long learners. Families and community members can stay connected with school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates through their official website.

1,000

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jordan Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	543
Hispanic	345
Black	14
Asian	17
Two or More	44
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	29

White
543 (54.3%)
Hispanic
345 (34.5%)
Two or More
44 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
29 (2.9%)
Asian
17 (1.7%)
Black
14 (1.4%)
American Indian
8 (0.8%)

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:	Jordan District
Phone:	(801)412-2100
Website:	http://m.wjms.jordan.k12.ut.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	1,000
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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 7 339

Grade 8 332

Grade 9 329