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#105 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 10% in state

Cedar Valley School

Elementary School · Alpine District · Cedar Fort, UT

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

40 E CENTER, Cedar Fort, UT 84013

  • Math 42% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2025)
  • 18.5:1 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-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.2% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism37.8%

Students at Cedar Valley School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2019, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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

14.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cedar Valley 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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

$104,405

Median home value

$448,000

College educated

21%

Homeownership

89.9%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mountain Trails SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–64.5 mi830Compare →
Alpine SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–6Not available606Compare →
Eaglecrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–6Not available819Compare →
Highland SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–6Not available605Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#3 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 Valley School is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cedar Valley School

Cedar Valley School is a public elementary school in Cedar Fort, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cedar Valley School

What grades does Cedar Valley School serve?

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

How many students attend Cedar Valley School?

Cedar Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Valley School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cedar Valley School rank in UT?

Cedar Valley School ranks #105 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Cedar Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Valley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Valley School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cedar Valley School a charter school?

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

Is Cedar Valley School a Title I school?

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

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

14.4% of students at Cedar Valley 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
111
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.8%
Area population (ZIP 84013)
719
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
31.5
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 84013; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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