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#689 of 1,015 schools in UT
West School
Elementary School · Tooele District · Tooele, UT
A Tooele District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
451 W 300 S, Tooele, UT 84074
- Math 23% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,710/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tooele), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,313
Median home value
$383,300
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Peak HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Digital Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Northlake SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Settlement Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 597 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tooele District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #12 of 24
- District spending per student
- $8,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West School is listed in Tooele District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West School
West School is a public elementary school in Tooele, UT, part of Tooele District, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #689 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West School
What grades does West School serve?
West School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend West School?
West School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West School?
The student-teacher ratio at West School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West School rank in UT?
West School ranks #689 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is West School's MySchoolScout rating?
West School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West School a charter school?
No, West School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West School a Title I school?
No, West School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West School?
39.1% of students at West School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tooele County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (435) 833-1931
- Area population (ZIP 84074)
- 57,470
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84074; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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