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#935 of 1,015 schools in UT
Brookside School
Elementary School · Nebo District · Springville, UT
A Nebo District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
750 E 400 S, Springville, UT 84663
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookside School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Brookside 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated988/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springville), 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
$88,919
Median home value
$430,600
Median rent
$1,475/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Nebo Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Art City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Cherry Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Sage Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 511 | 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.
Nebo District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #42 of 47
- District spending per student
- $8,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookside School is listed in Nebo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookside School
Brookside School is a public elementary school in Springville, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 388 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #935 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookside School
What grades does Brookside School serve?
Brookside School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Brookside School?
Brookside School has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookside School rank in UT?
Brookside School ranks #935 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Brookside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Brookside School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookside School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brookside School a charter school?
No, Brookside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookside School a Title I school?
No, Brookside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookside School?
35.1% of students at Brookside 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
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (801) 489-2830
- Area population (ZIP 84663)
- 35,889
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.1
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 84663; 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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