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#600 of 1,015 schools in UT
Mountain Sunrise Academy
Elementary School · Mountain Sunrise Academy · Saratoga Springs, UT
A charter elementary school in Saratoga Springs, UT where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1802 East 145 North, Saratoga Springs, UT 84043
- Math 21% proficient (2025)
- Reading 30% proficient (2025)
- 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain Sunrise Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 7 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Sunrise 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average666/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saratoga Springs), 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
$125,598
Median home value
$567,500
Median rent
$1,802/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 1,121 | Compare → |
| Snow Springs SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 819 | Compare → |
| Meadow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| River Rock SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 999 | 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.
Mountain Sunrise Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $6,544NCES 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.
Mountain Sunrise Academy is listed in Mountain Sunrise Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Sunrise Academy
Mountain Sunrise Academy is a public elementary school in Saratoga Springs, UT, part of Mountain Sunrise Academy, serving approximately 474 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Sunrise Academy
What grades does Mountain Sunrise Academy serve?
Mountain Sunrise Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain Sunrise Academy?
Mountain Sunrise Academy has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Sunrise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Sunrise Academy is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Sunrise Academy rank in UT?
Mountain Sunrise Academy ranks #600 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Mountain Sunrise Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Sunrise Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Mountain Sunrise Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Sunrise Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Mountain Sunrise Academy a charter school?
Yes, Mountain Sunrise Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mountain Sunrise Academy a Title I school?
No, Mountain Sunrise Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Sunrise Academy?
0.8% of students at Mountain Sunrise 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.8%
- Phone
- (801) 882-2525
- Area population (ZIP 84043)
- 81,839
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 26.6
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 84043; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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