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Joel P Jensen Middle School is
a suburban public school
in West Jordan, Utah that is part of Jordan School District.
It serves 765 students
in grades 7 - 9.
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45%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Joel P Jensen Middle School
$229,644
raised using DonorsChoose
454
projects
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92
teachers
funded
472
donors
74
projects
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basic supplies
55
projects for
technology
92
projects for
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art supplies
Joel P Jensen Middle School has received support from
261 individuals from Utah and
211 individuals out-of-state.