Excellent
#126 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 12% in state
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
High School · Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy · Lindon, UT
A charter high school in Lindon, UT serving grades 7th – 12th.
320 W 600 S, Lindon, UT 84042
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 57% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
6.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Karl G. Maeser Preparatory 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,005/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lindon), 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
$104,840
Median home value
$639,200
Median rent
$1,502/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahunta HallPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Lumen Scholar InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Oak Canyon JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–10 | 1.4 mi | 1,351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,698NCES 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.
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is listed in Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Lindon, UT, part of Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 635 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
What grades does Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy serve?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy rank in UT?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy ranks #126 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
6.6% of students at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (801) 235-9000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 84042)
- 11,570
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 84042; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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