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#714 of 1,015 schools in UT
Merit College Preparatory Academy
High School · Merit College Preparatory Academy · Springville, UT
A charter high school in Springville, UT where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1440 W CENTER STREET, Springville, UT 84663
- Math 31% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Merit College Preparatory Academy score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merit College Preparatory Academy 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated988/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springville), 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
$88,919
Median home value
$430,600
Median rent
$1,475/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Provo Canyon School - Springville CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Delong School of the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 45 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Merit College Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,974NCES 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.
Merit College Preparatory Academy is listed in Merit College Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merit College Preparatory Academy
Merit College Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Springville, UT, part of Merit College Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 493 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merit College Preparatory Academy
What grades does Merit College Preparatory Academy serve?
Merit College Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Merit College Preparatory Academy?
Merit College Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merit College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Merit College Preparatory Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merit College Preparatory Academy rank in UT?
Merit College Preparatory Academy ranks #714 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Merit College Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Merit College Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Merit College Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merit College Preparatory Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Merit College Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Merit College Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Merit College Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Merit College Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merit College Preparatory Academy?
38.3% of students at Merit College Preparatory Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.7%
- Phone
- (801) 491-7600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84663)
- 35,889
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.1
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 84663; 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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