Very Good
#259 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 25% in state
Birch Creek School
Elementary School · Cache District · Smithfield, UT
A Cache District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
675 W 220 N, Smithfield, UT 84335
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 52% proficient (2025)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birch Creek School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Birch Creek 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low219/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smithfield), 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
$90,774
Median home value
$403,800
Median rent
$1,222/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 729 | Compare → |
| Sunrise SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Cedar Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| North Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cache District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #12 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birch Creek School is listed in Cache District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birch Creek School
Birch Creek School is a public elementary school in Smithfield, UT, part of Cache District, serving approximately 718 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birch Creek School
What grades does Birch Creek School serve?
Birch Creek School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Birch Creek School?
Birch Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Creek School is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birch Creek School rank in UT?
Birch Creek School ranks #259 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Birch Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?
Birch Creek 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 Birch Creek School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birch Creek School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Birch Creek School a charter school?
No, Birch Creek School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birch Creek School a Title I school?
No, Birch Creek School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birch Creek School?
33.6% of students at Birch Creek 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
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cache County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (435) 792-7692
- Area population (ZIP 84335)
- 16,278
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 28.2
Official sources & links
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 84335; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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