Below Average
#880 of 1,015 schools in UT
Lakeridge JR High
Middle School · Alpine District · Orem, UT
An Alpine District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
951 S 400 W, Orem, UT 84058
- Math 46% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lakeridge JR High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lakeridge JR High 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,534/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orem), 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
$71,474
Median home value
$441,900
Median rent
$1,395/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
42.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84058; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orem JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 7–9 | 2.2 mi | 892 | Compare → |
| Ivy Hall AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Provo Canyon School-provo CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Lumen Scholar InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 475 | 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.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alpine District
- Schools in district
- 91
- Rank in district
- #78 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
Lakeridge JR High is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeridge JR High
Lakeridge JR High is a public middle school in Orem, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 1,360 students in grades 7th-9th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #880 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeridge JR High
What grades does Lakeridge JR High serve?
Lakeridge JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Lakeridge JR High?
Lakeridge JR High has an enrollment of approximately 1,360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeridge JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeridge JR High is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeridge JR High rank in UT?
Lakeridge JR High ranks #880 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Lakeridge JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeridge JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Lakeridge JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeridge JR High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lakeridge JR High a charter school?
No, Lakeridge JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeridge JR High a Title I school?
No, Lakeridge JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeridge JR High?
33.6% of students at Lakeridge JR High 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
- 1,360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (801) 610-8134
- Area population (ZIP 84058)
- 34,706
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 24.9
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 84058; 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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