The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in Science. The lowest is 25% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Grantsville School
Grantsville School is a pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade elementary school in Tooele County, part of the Tooele District. It sits in the town of Grantsville, a growing bedroom community for commuters heading into the Salt Lake Valley, where recent growth has been driven by lower housing costs relative to Salt Lake County and the arrival of a Walmart distribution center. The town has a small-town character rooted in pioneer and agricultural heritage, with tight housing supply and ongoing suburbanization of formerly agricultural land.
The school serves a student population of about that size for its grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up the next largest share. Small numbers of students identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black, or two or more races. Roughly a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on the share of students with individualized education programs and English learner status was not available for this school; a parent seeking specific support details would want to ask the school directly about those programs.
On state testing through Utah’s RISE assessment, Grantsville School’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places the school below the midpoint relative to other districts in Tooele County. In math, roughly a quarter of students scored at or above the proficient level. In English language arts, the rate was higher, with about a third of students reaching proficiency. Science showed the strongest result, with a little under half of students meeting the proficient mark. These numbers come from the most recent testing cycles available. The school does not have a graduation rate to report, as it serves only elementary grades.
No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, or course access was provided for this school. A parent may want to check with the school or district for details on class sizes, enrichment programs, and student support services.
Housing values in the Grantsville area have risen modestly over the past year, and the cost of a typical home is somewhat above the national median. Mortgage rates have generally trended up in recent months, and the unemployment rate has been stable at a modest level. Rents in Tooele County consume a moderate share of typical household income.
No recent district-level changes such as bond elections, curriculum shifts, or new school construction were found during a search of publicly reported information. The district appears to have operated without major structural changes in the recent period.
Overall, Grantsville School is an elementary school in a growing, car-dependent town with a strong sense of community tradition, whose state test results in math and English language arts indicate room for improvement. The school’s elementary-only band means families will need to plan for transition to a middle and high school within the district.
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