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#998 of 1,015 schools in UT

C.s. Lewis Academy

Elementary School · C.s. Lewis Academy · Santaquin, UT

A charter elementary school in Santaquin, UT where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

354 N SR-198, Santaquin, UT 84655

  • Math 17% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2025)
  • 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.5% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$8,955
Chronic Absenteeism65.7%

Students at C.s. Lewis Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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

59.2%

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 C.s. Lewis 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat 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

$97,003

Median home value

$443,300

Median rent

$1,165/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

87.4%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Apple Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–61.1 mi720Compare →
Orchard Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–61.4 mi580Compare →
Santaquin SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–61.6 mi677Compare →
Spring Lake SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–62.7 mi567Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

C.s. Lewis Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$8,955NCES 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.

C.s. Lewis Academy is listed in C.S. Lewis Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About C.s. Lewis Academy

C.s. Lewis Academy is a public elementary school in Santaquin, UT, part of C.s. Lewis Academy, serving approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #998 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about C.s. Lewis Academy

What grades does C.s. Lewis Academy serve?

C.s. Lewis Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend C.s. Lewis Academy?

C.s. Lewis Academy has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at C.s. Lewis Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at C.s. Lewis Academy is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does C.s. Lewis Academy rank in UT?

C.s. Lewis Academy ranks #998 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is C.s. Lewis Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

C.s. Lewis Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 C.s. Lewis Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, C.s. Lewis Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is C.s. Lewis Academy a charter school?

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

Is C.s. Lewis Academy a Title I school?

No, C.s. Lewis Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C.s. Lewis Academy?

59.2% of students at C.s. Lewis 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 – 6th
Enrollment
245
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.7%
Area population (ZIP 84655)
17,157
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
26.8
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 84655; 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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