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#890 of 1,015 schools in UT

Oak Canyon JR High

School · Alpine District · Lindon, UT

An Alpine District school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

111 S 725 E, Lindon, UT 84042

  • Math 62% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2025)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.8% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.6% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness1.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation3.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.5:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Oak Canyon JR High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

16.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oak Canyon JR High 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,005/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lindon), 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

$104,840

Median home value

$639,200

Median rent

$1,502/mo

College educated

46%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.3% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nahunta HallPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–120.8 mi14Compare →
Timpanogos HighEnrollment path unverified6.010–121.0 mi1,455Compare →
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.17–121.4 mi635Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#79 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

Oak Canyon JR High is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oak Canyon JR High

Oak Canyon JR High is a public school in Lindon, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 1,351 students in grades 7th-10th with a 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Canyon JR High

What grades does Oak Canyon JR High serve?

Oak Canyon JR High serves students in grades 7th through 10th.

How many students attend Oak Canyon JR High?

Oak Canyon JR High has an enrollment of approximately 1,351 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Canyon JR High?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Canyon JR High is 26.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Canyon JR High rank in UT?

Oak Canyon JR High ranks #890 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Oak Canyon JR High's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Canyon JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Oak Canyon JR High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Canyon JR High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oak Canyon JR High a charter school?

No, Oak Canyon JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oak Canyon JR High a Title I school?

No, Oak Canyon JR High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Canyon JR High?

16.9% of students at Oak Canyon JR High 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 – 10th
Enrollment
1,351
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 84042)
11,570
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
30.1
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 84042; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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