Tooele Jr High School

411 W Vine St
Tooele, UT 84074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 733 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 16:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tooele Jr High School's student population of 733 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
733 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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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 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#717 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
33%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tooele Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
28%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tooele Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
23%
20%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
71%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Tooele Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
31%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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?
733 students attend Tooele Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tooele Jr High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tooele Jr High School?
Tooele Jr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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