Skip to main content

Needs Improvement

#978 of 1,015 schools in UT

Mountain Trails School

Elementary School · Alpine District · Eagle Mountain, UT

An Alpine District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3951 NORTH WOOD ROAD, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005

  • Math 25% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 26% proficient (2025)
  • 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.15 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency24.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.3% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism60.5%

Students at Mountain Trails School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency26%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
65%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Mountain Trails 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low43/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,576

Median home value

$469,900

Median rent

$1,995/mo

College educated

38.3%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eagle Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–61.0 mi874Compare →
Hidden Hollow SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–63.9 mi903Compare →
Ranches AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–64.4 mi367Compare →
Cedar Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–64.5 mi111Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#87 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

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

About Mountain Trails School

Mountain Trails School is a public elementary school in Eagle Mountain, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 830 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #978 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mountain Trails School

What grades does Mountain Trails School serve?

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

How many students attend Mountain Trails School?

Mountain Trails School has an enrollment of approximately 830 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Trails School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Trails School is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mountain Trails School rank in UT?

Mountain Trails School ranks #978 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Mountain Trails School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain Trails School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Mountain Trails School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Trails School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Mountain Trails School a charter school?

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

Is Mountain Trails School a Title I school?

No, Mountain Trails School is not currently a Title I school.

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

29.0% of students at Mountain Trails 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
830
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.5%
Area population (ZIP 84005)
49,116
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
22
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 84005; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.