Columbia School vs Joel P. Jensen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 942 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia School
West Jordan · Public elementary · Grades K–6
599 students
Joel P. Jensen Middle
West Jordan · Public middle · Grades 7–9
760 students
| Measure | Columbia School West Jordan, Utah | Joel P. Jensen Middle West Jordan, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #513 of 580 | #122 of 141 |
| National rank | #39851 of 50,301 | #11901 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 599 | 760 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 30% |
| city | West Jordan | West Jordan |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joel P. Jensen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 27.9).
- •Joel P. Jensen Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Columbia School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Joel P. Jensen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 68.1%).
- •Columbia School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.0).
- •Joel P. Jensen Middle is the larger school with 760 students compared with 599.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia School better than Joel P. Jensen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Joel P. Jensen Middle ranks higher (30.1 vs 27.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia School and Joel P. Jensen Middle?
About 942 m in a straight line, between West Jordan and West Jordan in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia School: 599. Joel P. Jensen Middle: 760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia School and Joel P. Jensen Middle rank in Utah?
Columbia School is 513th of 580 and Joel P. Jensen Middle is 122nd of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).