Serving 857 students in grades 6-8, John F. Kennedy Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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John F. Kennedy Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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John F. Kennedy Jr High School's student population of 857 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
John F. Kennedy Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Jr High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
58%
20%
Black
5%
1%
White
25%
71%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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John F. Kennedy Jr High School is ranked #898 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Jr High School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunter Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Jr High School?
857 students attend John F. Kennedy Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John F. Kennedy Jr High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Jr High School?
John F. Kennedy Jr High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Jr High School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John F. Kennedy Jr High School part of?
John F. Kennedy Jr High School is part of Granite School District.
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