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#147 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 14% in state

Cedar Ridge School

Elementary School · Alpine District · Cedar Hills, UT

An Alpine District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4501 W CEDAR HILLS DR, Cedar Hills, UT 84062

  • Math 72% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2025)
  • 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.7% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.3:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Cedar Ridge School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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

11%

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 Cedar Ridge 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low43/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Deerfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–60.7 mi583Compare →
Lincoln AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–91.0 mi911Compare →
Canyon Grove AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–81.2 mi688Compare →
Cedar Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–6Not available111Compare →

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.

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#7 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

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

About Cedar Ridge School

Cedar Ridge School is a public elementary school in Cedar Hills, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 682 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cedar Ridge School

What grades does Cedar Ridge School serve?

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

How many students attend Cedar Ridge School?

Cedar Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 682 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge School is 27.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cedar Ridge School rank in UT?

Cedar Ridge School ranks #147 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Cedar Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Cedar Ridge School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Ridge School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cedar Ridge School a charter school?

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

Is Cedar Ridge School a Title I school?

No, Cedar Ridge School is not currently a Title I school.

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

11.0% of students at Cedar Ridge 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
682
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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