Thomas Jefferson Jr High

www.graniteschools.org/jr/jefferson/

989 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Junior High School is a public middle school located in Kearns, Utah, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Granite School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. With a diverse student body, the school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular activities to engage students and encourage them to become active, responsible members of their community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Thomas Jefferson Junior High offers a range of elective courses and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. The school places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure that students have the resources necessary for success. By focusing on academic achievement and personal integrity, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, upholding the values associated with its namesake.

989

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	474
Black	32
Asian	19
Two or More	14
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	46

Hispanic
474 (47.9 %)
White
393 (39.7 %)
Pacific Islander
46 (4.7 %)
Black
32 (3.2 %)
Asian
19 (1.9 %)
Two or More
14 (1.4 %)
American Indian
11 (1.1 %)

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)646-5194
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/jr/jefferson/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	989
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 6 310

Grade 7 349

Grade 8 330