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Below Average

#916 of 1,015 schools in UT

Willow School

Elementary School · Tooele District

439 S WILLOW ST, Grantsville, UT 84029

Enrollment

448

Student-Teacher

18.7:1

Score

4.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Utah schools

#916 of 1,015

In Grantsville

#4 of 5

public schools

In district

#18 of 24

Tooele District

School environment

7.8 / 10

Very Good

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Willow School

4.1/10

Elementary School in Grantsville · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.6/10

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6.1/10

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About Willow School

Willow School is a public elementary school in Grantsville, UT, part of Tooele District. Willow School serves approximately 448 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Willow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #916 of 1,015 schools in UT.

Structured state assessment records for Willow School show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts below district
  • This school 4.1 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.1
  • UT avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-19.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$8,733
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Willow School — Students at Willow School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

22.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores UT RISE (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 46.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
30.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.1/10.

How Willow School Compares

See how Willow School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.1/10
10th percentile in UT
Academic
3.3/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
3.1/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.8/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
22%
Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
24 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.3%

Location

439 S WILLOW ST, Grantsville, UT 84029

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Willow School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bonneville Academy (rated 7.4/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Stansbury Park), which scores notably higher. Another option is Old Mill School (rated 6.8/10, 8.9 miles away, in nearby Stansbury Park), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Scholar Academy (rated 6.0/10, 8.5 miles away, in nearby Tooele), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Grantsville, see our Grantsville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Grantsville High Grantsville 0.8 mi 5.6
Grantsville Jr High Grantsville 0.9 mi 6.1
Twenty Wells Elementary Grantsville 1.0 mi 3.9
Grantsville School Grantsville 1.3 mi 5.0
Bonneville Academy Stansbury Park 7.4 mi 7.4
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High Tooele 7.3 mi 5.9
Blue Peak High Tooele 7.8 mi 6.8
Digital Education Center Tooele 7.8 mi 2.7
Overlake School Tooele 7.6 mi 3.3
Northlake School Tooele 8.0 mi 3.4
Settlement Canyon School Tooele 8.4 mi 3.2
Excelsior Academy Erda 7.8 mi 5.8
Stansbury High Stansbury Park 8.1 mi 5.3
Tooele Jr High Tooele 8.3 mi 5.2
West School Tooele 8.4 mi 5.6
Tooele High Tooele 8.4 mi 5.1
Scholar Academy Tooele 8.5 mi 6.0
Rose Springs School Stansbury Park 8.5 mi 5.5
Stansbury Park School Stansbury Park 8.7 mi 5.8
Old Mill School Stansbury Park 8.9 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 84029 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$97,330

Median Home Value

$435,400

Median Rent

$1,062/mo

Population

14,159

College Educated

22.9%

Homeownership

87.4%

Avg Commute

31.3 min

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Median Age

30.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Willow School

What grades does Willow School serve?

Willow School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Willow School?

Willow School has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow School?

The student-teacher ratio at Willow School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Willow School rank in UT?

Willow School ranks #916 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Willow School's MySchoolScout rating?

Willow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Willow School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Willow School a charter school?

No, Willow School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Willow School a Title I school?

No, Willow School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow School?

22.3% of students at Willow 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
4 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Tooele County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%

District

Tooele District
District Enrollment
16,087
Schools in District
27
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,733
District Rank
#18 of 24

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