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#488 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 48% in state

Manila School

Elementary School · Alpine District · Pleasant Grove, UT

An Alpine District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

1726 N 600 W, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

  • Math 56% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2025)
  • 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.4% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.2% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.6:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Manila School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

9.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Manila School 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 12Minimal Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated915/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasant Grove), 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

$101,584

Median home value

$479,800

Median rent

$1,617/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grovecrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–60.8 mi695Compare →
Mount Mahogany SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–61.0 mi663Compare →
Dan W. PetersonEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–121.1 mi245Compare →
Barratt SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–61.3 mi601Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#41 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

Manila School is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manila School

Manila School is a public elementary school in Pleasant Grove, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 591 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manila School

What grades does Manila School serve?

Manila School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Manila School?

Manila School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manila School?

The student-teacher ratio at Manila School is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manila School rank in UT?

Manila School ranks #488 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Manila School's MySchoolScout rating?

Manila School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Manila School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manila School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Manila School a charter school?

No, Manila School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Manila School a Title I school?

No, Manila School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manila School?

9.6% of students at Manila 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
591
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
Area population (ZIP 84062)
47,489
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
27.8
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 84062; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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