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#575 of 1,015 schools in UT

Greenwood School

Elementary School · Alpine District · American Fork, UT

An Alpine District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

50 E 200 S, American Fork, UT 84003

  • Math 40% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2025)
  • 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.5% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism57.3%

Students at Greenwood School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (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

31.4%

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 Greenwood 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Forbes SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–60.7 mi577Compare →
Alpine Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1K–81.1 mi102Compare →
Athenian EacademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–121.1 mi512Compare →
Odyssey Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.0K–61.2 mi410Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#51 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

Greenwood School is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greenwood School

Greenwood School is a public elementary school in American Fork, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 691 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #575 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greenwood School

What grades does Greenwood School serve?

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

How many students attend Greenwood School?

Greenwood School has an enrollment of approximately 691 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenwood School rank in UT?

Greenwood School ranks #575 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Greenwood School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Greenwood School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenwood School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Greenwood School a charter school?

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

Is Greenwood School a Title I school?

No, Greenwood School is not currently a Title I school.

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

31.4% of students at Greenwood 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
691
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.3%
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 · 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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