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West Lake Jr High

3400 S 3450 W, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT, 84119

About West Lake Jr High

The address of West Lake Jr High is 3400 South 7000 West, West Valley City, Utah, in the Lake Park area. The school is for students in grades 7 and 8. There are about 1,100 students enrolled. The student–teacher ratio is 21:1. The percentage of students who are good at math is 19%, and the percentage of students who are good at reading is 22%. There are 53% males and 47% females in the group. The school has a structured environment where students of all grades are expected to be consistent and responsible for their work. Classrooms focus on helping students build on what they already know and making sure they know how to behave. Staff members help students by keeping track of their academic progress and following set routines. The campus puts a lot of emphasis on students being responsible and making steady progress in their learning. The price of homes near the school usually falls between $365,000 and $530,000. Parents often stress the importance of clear expectations and regular updates from teachers and administrators. Families like that the school tries to make sure that students have regular routines. A lot of people say that the staff is friendly and quick to respond to problems. The school wants to be one of the best middle schools in Utah, but its proficiency scores are below state standards.

West Lake Jr High Contact Information

Address

3400 S 3450 W, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT, 84119

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Phone

(385) 646-5254

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 22% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
702
Total Students
$79448
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 163 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Lake 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
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. (Mon-Thurs), 7:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. (Fri)

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 33.48%
Asian 2.85%
Hispanic 49.86%
Black 4.56%
Two+ Races 2.42%
Native Am. 1.42%
White
33.48%
Asian
2.85%
Hispanic
49.86%
Black
4.56%
Two+ Races
2.42%
Native Am.
1.42%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 702
45.16%
317 Female
54.84%
385 Male

Student Population

702 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

702 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

West Lake Jr High was extensively damaged during a 2020 earthquake. The school board determined the damage was too severe for repairs and approved a complete rebuild on the existing site, promising an enhanced, modern learning environment for the community.

FAQ

Q1. How does West Lake Jr High promote consistency across classrooms?

Ans. Teachers align instructional practices and classroom expectations across grade levels.

Q2. How are students prepared for increased academic workload?

Ans. Staff guide students in developing planning and study habits.

Q3. How does the school track academic outcomes?Ans. Outcomes are monitored through assessments and grading periods.

Q4. How are school policies communicated to students?

Ans. Policies are reviewed during the school year and included in student materials.

Q5. How do parents access student academic information?

Ans. Grades and assignments are available through online portals.

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

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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