Very Good
#301 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 30% in state
Lumen Scholar Institute
School · Lumen Scholar Institute · Orem, UT
A charter school in Orem, UT where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1353 W 760 N, Orem, UT 84057
- Math 21% proficient (2025)
- Reading 27% proficient (2025)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lumen Scholar Institute score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lumen Scholar Institute 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$80,184
Median home value
$398,400
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oak Canyon JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–10 | 2.4 mi | 1,351 | Compare → |
| Spectrum Academy - Pleasant GroveCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| Ivy Hall AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lumen Scholar Institute
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,298NCES 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.
Lumen Scholar Institute is listed in Lumen Scholar Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lumen Scholar Institute
Lumen Scholar Institute is a public school in Orem, UT, part of Lumen Scholar Institute, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lumen Scholar Institute
What grades does Lumen Scholar Institute serve?
Lumen Scholar Institute serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lumen Scholar Institute?
Lumen Scholar Institute has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lumen Scholar Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Lumen Scholar Institute is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lumen Scholar Institute rank in UT?
Lumen Scholar Institute ranks #301 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Lumen Scholar Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Lumen Scholar Institute 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 Lumen Scholar Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lumen Scholar Institute has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Lumen Scholar Institute a charter school?
Yes, Lumen Scholar Institute is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lumen Scholar Institute a Title I school?
No, Lumen Scholar Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lumen Scholar Institute?
7.6% of students at Lumen Scholar Institute 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (801) 987-9497
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 84057)
- 37,620
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
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 84057; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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