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#837 of 1,015 schools in UT

Canyon Grove Academy

Elementary School · Canyon Grove Academy · Pleasant Grove, UT

A charter elementary school in Pleasant Grove, UT where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

588 W 3300 N, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

  • Math 22% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2025)
  • 49.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.4 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.4% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-26.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio49.1:1
District spending per student$7,278
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Canyon Grove Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
52%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

10.9%

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 Canyon Grove Academy 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Transit 11Minimal Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated915/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasant Grove), 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

$101,584

Median home value

$479,800

Median rent

$1,617/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Deerfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–60.7 mi583Compare →
Lincoln AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–90.7 mi911Compare →
Cedar Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–61.2 mi682Compare →
Manila SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–61.3 mi591Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Canyon Grove Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$7,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Canyon Grove Academy is listed in Canyon Grove Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canyon Grove Academy

Canyon Grove Academy is a public elementary school in Pleasant Grove, UT, part of Canyon Grove Academy, serving approximately 688 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 49.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canyon Grove Academy

What grades does Canyon Grove Academy serve?

Canyon Grove Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Canyon Grove Academy?

Canyon Grove Academy has an enrollment of approximately 688 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Grove Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Grove Academy is 49.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canyon Grove Academy rank in UT?

Canyon Grove Academy ranks #837 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Canyon Grove Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Canyon Grove Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Canyon Grove Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Grove Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Canyon Grove Academy a charter school?

Yes, Canyon Grove Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Canyon Grove Academy a Title I school?

No, Canyon Grove Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canyon Grove Academy?

10.9% of students at Canyon Grove Academy 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
688
Student-Teacher Ratio
49.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 84062)
47,489
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
27.8
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 84062; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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