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Valley Jr High

4195 S 3200 W, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT, 84119

About Valley Jr High

The Valley Crest area of West Valley City, Utah, is home to Valley Jr. High at 3750 South 4800 West. The school is for students in grades 7 and 8. There are about 980 students enrolled. The student–teacher ratio is 18:1. 16% of people are good at math, and 22% are good at reading. There are 52% men and 48% women in the group. Students are expected to follow clear academic and behavioral rules in a calm and consistent school setting. Teaching focuses on the most important subjects, while structured classroom management helps students. The campus stresses attendance, being organized, and making steady progress in school. Staff members work to make sure that students feel supported as they move up to higher grades. Homes close to Valley Jr. High usually cost between $355,000 and $515,000. Parents often say that teachers are always there for their kids and that school staff are easy to talk to. Families like that the daily schedule is the same in all classrooms and that the rules are the same. A lot of parents say that the school's orderly environment helps their kids. The school is thought to be one of the best middle schools in Utah because its students do about as well as the state average.

Valley Jr High Contact Information

Address

4195 S 3200 W, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT, 84119

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Phone

(385) 646-5234

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 22% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
568
Total Students
$79448
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 170 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Valley 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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 36.27%
Asian 4.93%
Hispanic 42.08%
Black 4.58%
Two+ Races 4.4%
Native Am. 0.88%
White
36.27%
Asian
4.93%
Hispanic
42.08%
Black
4.58%
Two+ Races
4.4%
Native Am.
0.88%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 568
47.18%
268 Female
52.82%
300 Male

Student Population

568 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

284 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Valley Jr High students made the news in April 2024 for a positive community interaction, offering their thanks to a local gas station for their service. The district is actively using a "boost schools" plan to identify low-proficiency schools like Valley Jr High and provide intensive coaching and support to improve student achievement.

FAQ

Q1. What academic expectations are emphasized at Valley Jr High?

Ans. The school emphasizes consistent coursework completion and steady academic engagement.

Q2. How does Valley Jr High support student organization?

Ans. Classroom routines focus on time management and assignment tracking skills.

Q3. How are classroom disruptions handled?

Ans. Staff follow established behavior policies to maintain a focused learning environment.

Q4. What role do teachers play in monitoring student progress?

Ans. Teachers regularly review performance and provide instructional feedback.

Q5. How can families stay aware of academic expectations?

Ans. Expectations are shared through course outlines and school communications.

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

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

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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