Digital Education Center

Digital Education Center is a regular public school located in Tooele, Utah. Serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 261 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 29 to 1 with nine full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Digital Education Center shows room for improvement, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 out of 10 and state ranking of #1015 out of 1018 schools in Utah, placing it in the bottom percentile.

On standardized tests, only 20% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, 24% in Math, and 21% in Science. Despite these challenges, Digital Education Center is part of a close-knit community located in a small town setting, offering personalized attention to each student. The school’s location in Tooele provides a tight-knit environment where teachers and staff can work closely with students and their families to address academic needs and foster growth.

The student-teacher ratio at Digital Education Center is 29:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Digital Education Center is a virtual school, meaning instruction is delivered primarily online. Virtual schools offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and a reliable home learning environment. Parents should consider whether their child thrives with independent, technology-based learning and ask about the school's approach to student engagement and support.