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Olympus Jr High

2217 E 4800 S, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84117

Top 25% School in Utah

Ranked 53 of 193 in Utah

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About Olympus Jr High

Olympus Jr. High School is located at 5305 S Lakeview Dr in the Olympus Cove area of Salt Lake City, UT 84124, placing it within a scenic suburb near trails, parks, and everyday conveniences for families. The school serves 5–9th graders. Approximately 790 students attend. The latest academic data shows a 26:1 student–teacher ratio. State test results show 53% math proficiency and 54% reading proficiency. About 49% of students are female and 51% are male. Olympus Jr. High School offers a robust curriculum with strong academic programs and extracurricular opportunities that support both core learning and personal development. The median property values in the area around the school are usually between $750,000 and $950,000. Families will love the Canyons area for its parks, views, and schools. Many parents say that the teachers at Olympus Jr. High School talk to families well, support students' progress, and make the school a friendly place to be. Because of its academic excellence and strong community backing, Olympus Jr. High School is regarded as one of the best middle schools in Utah.

Contact Information

Address

2217 E 4800 S, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84117

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Phone

(385) 646-5224

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 54% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
790
Total Students
$79448
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 53 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Olympus Jr High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 87.85%
Asian 1.27%
Hispanic 6.46%
Black 0.51%
Two+ Races 3.67%
Native Am. 0.13%
White
87.85%
Asian
1.27%
Hispanic
6.46%
Black
0.51%
Two+ Races
3.67%
Native Am.
0.13%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 790
49.24%
389 Female
50.76%
401 Male

Student Population

790 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

395 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Olympus Jr. High executed a holiday fundraising initiative in late 2025. The initiative garnered support for the Santa Sacks program and the Granite Education Foundation food pantries, which assist families experiencing financial difficulties. The fundraiser helped provide food and essential resources to community members during the holiday season.

FAQ

Q1. What enrollment process applies for students attending Olympus Jr High?

Ans. Olympus Jr High enrolls students through district registration with required documentation verified before attendance.

Q2. How does Olympus Jr High support supervision during transitions?

Ans. Olympus Jr High provides staff supervision during class changes, lunch, and dismissal.

Q3. How does Olympus Jr High communicate school wide announcements?

Ans. Olympus Jr High communicates announcements through email and official school messaging.

Q4. When does Olympus Jr High conduct required safety drills?

Ans. Olympus Jr High conducts safety drills at scheduled times during the school year.

Q5. How do families communicate concerns to staff at Olympus Jr High?

Ans. Olympus Jr High supports communication through direct contact with teachers and the school office.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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