Very Good
#258 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 25% in state
Mountainside School
Elementary School · Cache District · Mendon, UT
A Cache District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
235 E 125 N, Mendon, UT 84325
- Math 67% proficient (2025)
- Reading 59% proficient (2025)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountainside School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
20%
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 rateThe neighborhood
Where Mountainside 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low163/100K
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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
$129,375
Median home value
$549,400
Median rent
$753/mo
College educated
61%
Homeownership
93.9%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84325; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 4.5 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Cedar Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | Not available | 753 | Compare → |
| Heritage SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 752 | Compare → |
| Lewiston SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 534 | 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.
Cache District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #11 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountainside School is listed in Cache District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountainside School
Mountainside School is a public elementary school in Mendon, UT, part of Cache District, serving approximately 521 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountainside School
What grades does Mountainside School serve?
Mountainside School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mountainside School?
Mountainside School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountainside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountainside School is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountainside School rank in UT?
Mountainside School ranks #258 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Mountainside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountainside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Mountainside School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountainside School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mountainside School a charter school?
No, Mountainside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountainside School a Title I school?
No, Mountainside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountainside School?
20.0% of students at Mountainside 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
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cache County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (435) 792-7688
- Area population (ZIP 84325)
- 2,311
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 84325; 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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