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#252 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 25% in state

Aspen School

Elementary School · Alpine District · Orem, UT

An Alpine District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

945 W 2000 N, Orem, UT 84057

  • Math 50% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2025)
  • 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.8% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.2% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at Aspen School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Aspen School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,534/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,184

Median home value

$398,400

Median rent

$1,408/mo

College educated

38.8%

Homeownership

63.4%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kids VillagePrivate · tuition5.3privateK–30.5 mi75Compare →
Lindon SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–60.5 mi630Compare →
Nahunta HallPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–120.5 mi14Compare →
Timpanogos AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–60.5 mi514Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#21 of 88
District spending per student
$9,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Aspen School is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Aspen School

Aspen School is a public elementary school in Orem, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 419 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aspen School

What grades does Aspen School serve?

Aspen School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Aspen School?

Aspen School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen School?

The student-teacher ratio at Aspen School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aspen School rank in UT?

Aspen School ranks #252 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Aspen School's MySchoolScout rating?

Aspen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Aspen School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspen School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Aspen School a charter school?

No, Aspen School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aspen School a Title I school?

No, Aspen School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aspen School?

21.2% of students at Aspen School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
419
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
Area population (ZIP 84057)
37,620
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
28.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84057; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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