Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Old Mill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Mill School's student population of 650 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old Mill 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 Old Mill School is 0.40, which is less 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
#559 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Mill School's ranking?
Old Mill School is ranked #559 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Old Mill School often compared to?
Old Mill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stansbury Park School, Rose Springs School, Excelsior Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Old Mill School?
650 students attend Old Mill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Old Mill School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Mill School?
Old Mill School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Old Mill School offer ?
Old Mill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Old Mill School part of?
Old Mill School is part of Tooele School District.
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