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#308 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 30% in state

Hobble Creek School

Elementary School · Nebo District · Mapleton, UT

A Nebo District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1145 E 1200 N, Mapleton, UT 84664

  • Math 60% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2025)
  • 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.3:1
District spending per student$8,911
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Hobble Creek School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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

12.2%

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 Hobble 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average439/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mapleton), 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

$127,860

Median home value

$734,100

Median rent

$1,392/mo

College educated

54%

Homeownership

87%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84664; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mapleton SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–61.1 mi601Compare →
Sage Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–61.9 mi511Compare →
Brookside SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–62.1 mi388Compare →
Art City SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–62.3 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
#5 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

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

About Hobble Creek School

Hobble Creek School is a public elementary school in Mapleton, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 468 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hobble Creek School

What grades does Hobble Creek School serve?

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

How many students attend Hobble Creek School?

Hobble Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hobble Creek School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hobble Creek School rank in UT?

Hobble Creek School ranks #308 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Hobble Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hobble Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Hobble Creek School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hobble Creek School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hobble Creek School a charter school?

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

Is Hobble Creek School a Title I school?

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

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

12.2% of students at Hobble 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
468
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
Area population (ZIP 84664)
12,340
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
31.4
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 84664; 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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