Joel P. Jensen Middle

schools.jordandistrict.org/joelpjensen/

760 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Joel P. Jensen Middle School, located in West Jordan, Utah, is a public school serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Jordan School District. Named after a longtime educator and administrator in the district, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition from middle school to high school. The school emphasizes academic growth and offers a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside elective options designed to help students explore their personal interests and talents.

The school is deeply integrated into the local West Jordan community, fostering a culture of school spirit and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Joel P. Jensen Middle School provides several extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which aim to help students build social skills and develop well-rounded characters. By prioritizing both academic achievement and positive student relationships, the school strives to provide a stable and encouraging foundation for its diverse student body.

760

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joel P. Jensen Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	330
Black	12
Asian	15
Two or More	37
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	32

Hispanic
330 (43.4%)
White
329 (43.3%)
Two or More
37 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
32 (4.2%)
Asian
15 (2.0%)
Black
12 (1.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)

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)412-2850
Website:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/joelpjensen/
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	760
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 7 241

Grade 8 265

Grade 9 254