Serving 805 students in grades 7-8, Tooele Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tooele Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tooele Jr High School's student population of 805 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Tooele Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tooele Jr High School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#717 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
69%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tooele Jr High School's ranking?
Tooele Jr High School is ranked #717 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Tooele Jr High School often compared to?
Tooele Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Academy, Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Tooele Jr High School?
805 students attend Tooele Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tooele Jr High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tooele Jr High School?
Tooele Jr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tooele Jr High School offer ?
Tooele Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tooele Jr High School part of?
Tooele Jr High School is part of Tooele School District.
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