- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Valley City, UT
Valley Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Valley Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490036000267
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Jr High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- small classes for Utah
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Jr High has class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Jr High ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Valley Jr High shrank from 639 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 490036000267 · West Valley City, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 18.8:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Valley Jr High shrank from 639 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Valley Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 546
Valley Jr High
546 students
What this shows Valley Jr High reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Jr High compares
Valley Jr High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 95% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Utah - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.9%
White 23.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.2%
African American 5.9%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Valley Jr High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Jr High
How many students attend Valley Jr High?
Valley Jr High has 546 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Valley City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Jr High is 18.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Jr High?
54.5% of students at Valley Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Valley Jr High is Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment, in West Valley City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Jr High?
Valley Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Jr High rank among middle schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Jr High ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in West Valley City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in West Valley City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Valley Jr High, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.