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#993 of 1,015 schools in UT
Lake Ridge School
Elementary School · Granite District · Magna, UT
A Granite District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7400 W 3400 S, Magna, UT 84044
- Math 14% proficient (2025)
- Reading 16% proficient (2025)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Ridge School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake Ridge School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,516
Median home value
$341,400
Median rent
$1,623/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84044; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Entheos Academy MagnaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 1.0 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Gearld Wright SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Douglas T. Orchard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 465 | 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.
Granite District
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #78 of 84
- District spending per student
- $11,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Ridge School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Ridge School
Lake Ridge School is a public elementary school in Magna, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #993 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Ridge School
What grades does Lake Ridge School serve?
Lake Ridge School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lake Ridge School?
Lake Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Ridge School rank in UT?
Lake Ridge School ranks #993 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Lake Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Lake Ridge School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Ridge School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Ridge School a charter school?
No, Lake Ridge School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Ridge School a Title I school?
No, Lake Ridge School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Ridge School?
62.1% of students at Lake Ridge 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
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.0%
- Phone
- (385) 646-4888
- Area population (ZIP 84044)
- 29,488
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 84044; 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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