Serving 784 students in grades 5-9, Olympus Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-9
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Olympus Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Olympus Jr High School's student population of 784 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
Olympus Jr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympus Jr High School is 0.19, which is less 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
#195 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Olympus Jr High School is ranked #195 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Olympus Jr High School?
784 students attend Olympus Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Olympus Jr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympus Jr High School?
Olympus Jr High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Olympus Jr High School offer ?
Olympus Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 5-9
What school district is Olympus Jr High School part of?
Olympus Jr High School is part of Granite School District.
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