Dugway is a census-designated place in southeastern Tooele County, Utah, United States. The population was 342 at the 2020 census, a continued decrease from the 2010 figure of 795.
Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Dugway 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dugway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dugway's student population of 121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Dugway ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dugway is 0.55, which is more 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
#727 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
65%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dugway's ranking?
Dugway is ranked #727 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dugway?
The graduation rate of Dugway is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dugway?
121 students attend Dugway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dugway students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dugway?
Dugway has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dugway offer ?
Dugway offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Dugway part of?
Dugway is part of Tooele School District.
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