Very Good
#357 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 35% in state
Lake Mountain Middle
Middle School · Alpine District · Saratoga Springs, UT
An Alpine District middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.
1058 South Old Farm Road, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
- Math 58% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lake Mountain Middle score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 7 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lake Mountain Middle 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average666/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saratoga Springs), 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
$123,870
Median home value
$566,200
Median rent
$2,201/mo
College educated
52.2%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Heights MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 7–10 | 1.5 mi | 1,596 | Compare → |
| Horizon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Lakeview AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 1.9 mi | 1,011 | Compare → |
| Willowcreek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–9 | 3.7 mi | 1,642 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Alpine District
- Schools in district
- 91
- Rank in district
- #33 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
Lake Mountain Middle is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Mountain Middle
Lake Mountain Middle is a public middle school in Saratoga Springs, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 1,424 students in grades 7th-9th with a 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Mountain Middle
What grades does Lake Mountain Middle serve?
Lake Mountain Middle serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Lake Mountain Middle?
Lake Mountain Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Mountain Middle is 27.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Mountain Middle rank in UT?
Lake Mountain Middle ranks #357 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Lake Mountain Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Mountain Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Lake Mountain Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Mountain Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Lake Mountain Middle a charter school?
No, Lake Mountain Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Mountain Middle a Title I school?
No, Lake Mountain Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Mountain Middle?
11.7% of students at Lake Mountain Middle 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Utah County
- Phone
- (801) 610-8400
- Area population (ZIP 84045)
- 43,369
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 23.2
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 84045; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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