Below Average
#916 of 1,015 schools in UT
Willow School
Elementary School · Tooele District · Grantsville, UT
A Tooele District elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
439 S WILLOW ST, Grantsville, UT 84029
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 30% proficient (2025)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
22.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willow 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated814/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grantsville), 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
$97,330
Median home value
$435,400
Median rent
$1,062/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84029; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty Wells ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| Grantsville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Anna Smith SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 187 | Compare → |
| Blue Peak HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | Not available | 125 | 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
- #18 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
Willow School is listed in Tooele District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow School
Willow School is a public elementary school in Grantsville, UT, part of Tooele District, serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #916 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tooele County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (435) 884-4527
- Area population (ZIP 84029)
- 14,159
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 84029; 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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