The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Science. The lowest is 24% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Willow School
Willow School is a public K-6 elementary school in Grantsville, Utah, operating under the Tooele District. The school sits in a community that has grown rapidly in recent decades, transforming from an agricultural outpost into a bedroom suburb for Salt Lake Valley commuters drawn by lower housing costs. The town retains its small-town identity through traditions like the annual Fourth of July celebration and the Old Folks Sociable, but the built environment is low-density and car-dependent, with schools on separate campuses rather than embedded in a downtown core.
The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and small representations of other racial groups. More than one in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that suggests a noticeable but not predominant level of economic need. The school runs from kindergarten through sixth grade, and its enrollment is large for an elementary school serving that grade span. Because Willow School does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and there is no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline metrics that could give a fuller picture of the school environment.
On state assessments, proficiency rates fall below the midpoint among districts in Tooele County. In math, just under a quarter of students scored proficient or above, while in English language arts the rate was higher but still moderate. Science proficiency was around the same level as English. These figures place the school's overall academic performance below the median of its county peers. The district and the state do not provide student participation rates, subgroup breakdowns, or trend data from prior years, so the numbers represent a single snapshot with limited context for how performance has changed over time or how specific groups of students are faring.
The school does not appear to offer specialized programs that extend beyond a standard elementary curriculum, and no data was available on course access, staffing ratios, or Title I status. Families looking for enrichment options, gifted programming, or career-oriented pathways will need to investigate what is available directly from the school or district.
Housing in Grantsville is priced near the statewide median, and home values have seen moderate appreciation. Monthly mortgage costs are higher than typical rents, which may matter for families deciding between renting and buying. The tight housing supply and growing population mean that families moving into the area should be prepared for a competitive market.
This is a school that serves a growing, car-dependent commuter town with a traditional community feel. Its academic results are modest relative to other schools in the same county, and the available data leaves many questions unanswered about student subgroup performance and the school's trajectory over time. A parent considering Willow School might want to speak with the principal or visit classrooms to understand how the staff addresses the academic gaps the assessment numbers suggest, and what supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks.
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