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#501 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 49% in state

Cherry Creek School

Elementary School · Nebo District · Springville, UT

A Nebo District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

484 S 200 E, Springville, UT 84663

  • Math 45% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2025)
  • 25.4:1 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 Data14
Annual Change-2.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.6% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.4:1
District spending per student$8,911
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Cherry Creek School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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

48.7%

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 Cherry Creek 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookside SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–60.5 mi388Compare →
Bridges Nebo Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–120.6 mi188Compare →
Sage Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–60.8 mi511Compare →
Art City SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–60.9 mi445Compare →

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
#16 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

Cherry Creek School is listed in Nebo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cherry Creek School

Cherry Creek School is a public elementary school in Springville, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 483 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cherry Creek School

What grades does Cherry Creek School serve?

Cherry Creek School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Cherry Creek School?

Cherry Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek School is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cherry Creek School rank in UT?

Cherry Creek School ranks #501 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Cherry Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cherry Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Cherry Creek School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Creek School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cherry Creek School a charter school?

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

Is Cherry Creek School a Title I school?

No, Cherry Creek School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Creek School?

48.7% of students at Cherry Creek 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
483
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 84663)
35,889
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
28.1
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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