Below Average
#879 of 1,015 schools in UT
Central School
Elementary School · Alpine District · Pleasant Grove, UT
An Alpine District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
95 N 400 E, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated915/100K
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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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Grovecrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Mount Mahogany SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Spectrum Academy - Pleasant GroveCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 712 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alpine District
- Schools in district
- 91
- Rank in district
- #77 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
Central School is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central School
Central School is a public elementary school in Pleasant Grove, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 679 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #879 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central School
What grades does Central School serve?
Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central School rank in UT?
Central School ranks #879 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central School a charter school?
No, Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central School a Title I school?
No, Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central School?
25.5% of students at Central 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
- 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (801) 610-8104
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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