Summary:
The city of Tooele, Utah is home to 15 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals significant differences in academic performance across these schools, with a few standouts like Digital Education Center and Old Mill School leading the way in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The Tooele District as a whole faces systemic challenges, ranking 69 out of 98 districts in Utah and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, some schools within the district, such as Digital Education Center and Old Mill School, have significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 5th/6th grade Science. In contrast, other schools like Sterling School lag behind with lower proficiency rates.
The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with the lowest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Digital Education Center and Old Mill School, tend to have the highest proficiency rates, while schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, like Tooele Junior High, struggle academically. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the significant performance gaps observed across the Tooele school system.
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