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#746 of 1,015 schools in UT
Forbes School
Elementary School · Alpine District · American Fork, UT
An Alpine District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
281 N 200 E, American Fork, UT 84003
- Math 38% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forbes School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Forbes 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Greenwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| Shelley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Barratt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 601 | Compare → |
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
- #66 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
Forbes School is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forbes School
Forbes School is a public elementary school in American Fork, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 577 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #746 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forbes School
What grades does Forbes School serve?
Forbes School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Forbes School?
Forbes School has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forbes School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forbes School is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forbes School rank in UT?
Forbes School ranks #746 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Forbes School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forbes School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Forbes School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forbes School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forbes School a charter school?
No, Forbes School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forbes School a Title I school?
No, Forbes School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forbes School?
36.9% of students at Forbes 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 577
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (801) 610-8705
- Area population (ZIP 84003)
- 55,259
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.5
Official sources & links
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 84003; 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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