Old Mill School

Summary:

Old Mill School is an exceptional elementary school located in Heber City, Utah, serving 821 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Wasatch District, which is ranked 19 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Old Mill School consistently outperforms the Wasatch District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85.7% of 3rd graders, 74.8% of 4th graders, and 80.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Wasatch District scores of 65.2%, 58.5%, and 66.2%, respectively, and the Utah state scores of 46.7%, 44%, and 48.3%. The school has a relatively diverse student body, with 8.53% Hispanic, 0.97% Asian, and 3.41% two or more races, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 14.01%.

Despite having lower spending per student at $9,881 compared to some nearby schools, such as Heber Valley School ($11,103) and Parley's Park School ($15,688), Old Mill School is able to achieve exceptional academic results, which may indicate efficient resource allocation and effective use of available funds. Overall, Old Mill School is a standout elementary school in the Wasatch District, consistently delivering excellent academic outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1600 E 980 S
       Heber City, UT  84032


(435) 657-3130

District: Wasatch District

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,881 Help


Students who attend Old Mill School usually attend:

Middle:    Timpanogos Middle School
High:    Wasatch High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  821

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.1%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Old Mill School ranks better than 97.9% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Wasatch District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Old Mill School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wasatch District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Mill School is $9,881. 3 elementary schools in the Wasatch District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Old Mill School:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Mill School 12th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Old Mill School in the ranking list.)

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Wasatch District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wasatch District 19th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Old Mill School

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Rank History for all students at Old Mill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 57.59 237th 498 52.4%
2009 70.03 151st 509 70.3%
2010 54.92 261st 518 49.6%
2011 48.85 341st 563 39.4%
2012 72.08 149th 579 74.3%
2013 67.81 173rd 576 70.0%
2014 62.19 182nd 509 64.2%
2015 54.80 251st 537 53.3%
2016 38.82 348th 533 34.7%
2017 56.50 235th 526 55.3%
2018 74.59 114th 528 78.4%
2019 81.81 78th 572 86.4%
2021 96.39 6th 559 98.9%
2022 94.94 13th 551 97.6%
2023 95.20 12th 561 97.9%
2024 95.01 12th 561 97.9%
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Rank History for White students at Old Mill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.35 16th 435 96.3%
2023 94.10 9th 428 97.9%
2024 93.77 11th 429 97.4%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Old Mill School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 607 4 4 99 2 n/a n/a 0 716
2008 671 6 6 130 7 n/a n/a 0 820
2009 601 1 6 63 5 n/a n/a 1 677
2010 471 0 5 46 3 n/a n/a 121 646
2011 554 0 0 38 3 0 0 0 595
2012 554 6 4 43 4 2 6 0 619
2013 544 1 1 41 0 0 2 0 589
2014 501 2 0 41 1 0 3 0 548
2015 548 2 2 48 1 0 7 0 608
2016 588 2 3 52 1 0 17 0 663
2017 650 4 1 66 2 0 21 0 744
2018 691 6 0 53 0 0 25 0 775
2019 735 6 3 73 0 0 21 0 838
2020 746 9 4 77 0 0 22 0 858
2021 659 5 7 57 0 1 16 0 745
2022 729 5 8 70 0 4 20 0 836
2023 707 3 8 70 1 4 28 0 821

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old Mill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 716 34.6 20.7 4.9
2008 820 35.0 23.4 26.3
2009 677 10.2 17.9 19.7
2010 646 28.5 22.6 32.6
2011 595 30.9 19.2 25.9
2012 619 28.8 21.4 34.2
2013 589 30.1 19.5 59.3
2014 548 31.6 17.3 25
2015 608 n/a n/a 20.6
2016 663 n/a n/a 24.4
2017 744 31.6 23.5 23.7
2018 775 n/a n/a 20.1
2019 838 42.0 19.9 21.8
2020 858 42.5 20.1 20.4
2021 745 n/a n/a 15.8
2022 836 38.5 21.7 9
2023 821 39.5 20.7 14

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Old Mill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 716 34.6 20.7 4.9
2008 820 35.0 23.4 26.3
2009 677 10.2 17.9 19.7
2010 646 28.5 22.6 32.6
2011 595 30.9 19.2 25.9
2012 619 28.8 21.4 34.2
2013 589 30.1 19.5 59.3
2014 548 31.6 17.3 25
2015 608 n/a n/a 20.6
2016 663 n/a n/a 24.4
2017 744 31.6 23.5 23.7
2018 775 n/a n/a 20.1
2019 838 42.0 19.9 21.8
2020 858 42.5 20.1 20.4
2021 745 n/a n/a 15.8
2022 836 38.5 21.7 9
2023 821 39.5 20.7 14

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Old Mill School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $570 (5.8%) $9,311 (94.2%) $9,881

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Mill School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 12th of 561 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Mill School)68.581.7
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)4961.6
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Old Mill School)86.284.4
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)59.166.4
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Mill School)61.374.9
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)52.861.3
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Old Mill School)56.386.7
 30.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)50.672.1
 21.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Old Mill School)71.879.7
 7.9%
   4th Grade Science (Wasatch District)60.563
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Mill School)55.671.7
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)50.556.5
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Old Mill School)58.168.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)49.352.9
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Old Mill School)66.168.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Wasatch District)56.256.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students838821
 2%
African American63
 50%
American Indian01
Asian38
 166.7%
Hispanic7370
 4.1%
Pacific Islander04
White735707
 3.8%
Two or More Races2128
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.8%14%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Mill School

Students at Old Mill School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Yes! Old Mill School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 561 Utah elementary schools.

Students who attend Old Mill School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Timpanogos Middle School
High : Wasatch High

In the 2022-23 school year, 821 students attended Old Mill School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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