Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West School serves the eastern part of Tooele, UT, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
West School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
297 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
West School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#560 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
74%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West School's ranking?
West School is ranked #560 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend West School?
297 students attend West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of West School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West School?
West School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does West School offer ?
West School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West School part of?
West School is part of Tooele School District.
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