The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in Science. The lowest is 34% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Old Mill School
Old Mill School is a public elementary school in Tooele, Utah, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. It is part of the Tooele District, which covers the broader city and surrounding county. The school sits in a community that blends suburban residential life with an industrial and military employment base—Tooele functions partly as a bedroom community for Salt Lake City, about a half-hour drive northeast, and partly as a standalone hub with major employers such as the Tooele Army Depot, Kennecott Copper, and EnergySolutions. The city has grown noticeably over recent decades, with annexation of former depot land fueling new development, though water-rights constraints temper expansion. For a family considering this school, the local economy offers a range of blue-collar and white-collar jobs, and the housing market reflects that mix: typical home values are above the national median but slightly below the statewide average, while rents have been rising modestly.
Academically, Old Mill School posts overall proficiency that places it among the top quarter of districts within Tooele County. On state assessments in the most recent testing year, the school’s performance varied by subject. Proficiency in English language arts was higher than in math, and science proficiency was stronger still. Fewer than half of students met the proficient benchmark in any given subject, but the school’s composite standing relative to other schools and districts in the county is favorable—meaning that while the absolute rates are moderate, many of its nearby peers have lower results. The state changed its cut scores for ELA in a recent cycle, so year-to-year comparisons should be treated with caution; the trend data was not available here. No graduation rate applies because the school ends at grade six, and information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, and staffing was not supplied.
The student body is predominantly White, with a Hispanic population of about one in six and smaller shares of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Black, and multiracial students. Roughly a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that points to a moderate level of economic diversity. Data on special education and English learner enrollment was missing from the profile, so a parent wanting to understand those support structures may need to contact the school directly.
Program offerings were not listed in the available data. The school does not appear to have a charter or magnet designation, and its Title I status was not reported. The district itself has not publicized any major recent changes—no bond elections, new school construction, or curriculum overhauls surfaced in the research consulted.
For a family assessing fit, Old Mill School offers a neighborhood elementary experience in a growing city with a stable industrial and commuting economy. Its academic profile is solid within the local context, though not exceptional in absolute terms. The lack of detailed program or staffing information means that a prospective parent should seek a school tour or conversation with the principal to learn about enrichment, special services, and class sizes. The surrounding community provides parks, a library, and access to Salt Lake City’s broader amenities, though the area is car-dependent and lacks a robust public transit system.
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