Needs Improvement
#930 of 1,015 schools in UT
Dan W. Peterson
School · Alpine District · American Fork, UT
An Alpine District school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
169 N 1100 E, American Fork, UT 84003
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dan W. Peterson score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dan W. Peterson 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$120,262
Median home value
$580,600
Median rent
$1,692/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athenian EacademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Lincoln AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–9 | 1.4 mi | 911 | Compare → |
| Liahona Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Horizon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alpine District
- Schools in district
- 91
- Rank in district
- #81 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
Dan W. Peterson is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dan W. Peterson
Dan W. Peterson is a public school in American Fork, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 245 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #930 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dan W. Peterson
What grades does Dan W. Peterson serve?
Dan W. Peterson serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Dan W. Peterson?
Dan W. Peterson has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dan W. Peterson?
The student-teacher ratio at Dan W. Peterson is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dan W. Peterson rank in UT?
Dan W. Peterson ranks #930 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Dan W. Peterson's MySchoolScout rating?
Dan W. Peterson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Dan W. Peterson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dan W. Peterson has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Dan W. Peterson a charter school?
No, Dan W. Peterson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dan W. Peterson a Title I school?
No, Dan W. Peterson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dan W. Peterson?
27.3% of students at Dan W. Peterson 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (801) 756-8551
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 84003)
- 55,259
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 84003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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