Valley Jr High

4195 S 3200 W
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119

www.graniteschools.org/jr/valley/

639 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Valley Junior High School is a public middle school located in West Valley City, Utah, serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Granite School District. The school is situated in a diverse, residential community and is committed to providing a structured educational environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities, the school aims to support the intellectual, social, and personal growth of its student body during their critical early adolescent years.

As part of the Granite School District, Valley Junior High emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure student success. The school’s official website serves as a central hub for families to access important information, including academic calendars, extracurricular activities, faculty directories, and district-wide resources. Through a variety of programs and dedicated support services, Valley Junior High strives to foster a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and academic achievement.

639

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	313
Black	42
Asian	42
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	53

Hispanic
313 (49.0 %)
White
173 (27.1 %)
Pacific Islander
53 (8.3 %)
Black
42 (6.6 %)
Asian
42 (6.6 %)
Two or More
12 (1.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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)646-5234
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/jr/valley/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 7 299

Grade 8 340