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#936 of 1,015 schools in UT
Mt. Loafer School
Elementary School · Nebo District · Salem, UT
A Nebo District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1025 S 250 W, Salem, UT 84653
- Math 46% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt. Loafer School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
15.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt. Loafer 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average312/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$111,420
Median home value
$569,300
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Preparatory Academy - SalemCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–10 | 0.8 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Salem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Foothills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Hobble Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nebo District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #43 of 47
- District spending per student
- $8,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt. Loafer School is listed in Nebo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt. Loafer School
Mt. Loafer School is a public elementary school in Salem, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 668 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt. Loafer School
What grades does Mt. Loafer School serve?
Mt. Loafer School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mt. Loafer School?
Mt. Loafer School has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Loafer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Loafer School is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Loafer School rank in UT?
Mt. Loafer School ranks #936 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Mt. Loafer School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Loafer School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Mt. Loafer School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Loafer School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mt. Loafer School a charter school?
No, Mt. Loafer School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Loafer School a Title I school?
No, Mt. Loafer School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Loafer School?
15.4% of students at Mt. Loafer 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
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (801) 423-2705
- Area population (ZIP 84653)
- 11,531
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 84653; 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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