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School Comparison

Elk Ridge Middle
vs.
Joel P. Jensen Middle

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Elk Ridge Middle
Joel P. Jensen Middle
  • Joel P. Jensen Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Elk Ridge Middle (300 vs. 236).
  • Elk Ridge Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Joel P. Jensen Middle (110 vs. 63).
  • Joel P. Jensen Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Elk Ridge Middle (36 vs. 5).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Joel P. Jensen Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Elk Ridge Middle (300 vs. 236).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Elk Ridge Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Joel P. Jensen Middle (110 vs. 63).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Joel P. Jensen Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Elk Ridge Middle (36 vs. 5).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Elk Ridge Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Joel P. Jensen Middle (288.4:1 vs. 273.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Elk Ridge Middle
$9,449.76
Joel P. Jensen Middle
$9,449.76
Local revenue share
Elk Ridge Middle
44.2%
Joel P. Jensen Middle
44.2%
State revenue share
Elk Ridge Middle
48.2%
Joel P. Jensen Middle
48.2%
Federal revenue share
Elk Ridge Middle
7.7%
Joel P. Jensen Middle
7.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Elk Ridge Middle
23.8%
Joel P. Jensen Middle
23.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Salt Lake County
$94,658
Salt Lake County
$94,658
Poverty rate
Salt Lake County
8.4%
Salt Lake County
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Salt Lake County
38.6%
Salt Lake County
38.6%
Unemployment rate
Salt Lake County
3.2%
Salt Lake County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.