Enrollment
546
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Jr High
Valley Jr High is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in West Valley City, Utah, enrolling 546 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 54.5% of students qualify for free meals, 95% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 546 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 266 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 546 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Valley Jr High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valley Jr High compares
Valley Jr High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Valley Jr High.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Valley Jr High a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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