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#709 of 1,015 schools in UT
Pony Express School
Elementary School · Alpine District · Eagle Mountain, UT
An Alpine District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3985 E SMITH RANCH RD, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 43% proficient (2025)
- 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pony Express School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
19.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pony Express 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low43/100K
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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
$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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| Ranches AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Silver Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| Hidden Hollow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 903 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Alpine District
- Schools in district
- 91
- Rank in district
- #64 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
Pony Express School is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pony Express School
Pony Express School is a public elementary school in Eagle Mountain, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 1,084 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pony Express School
What grades does Pony Express School serve?
Pony Express School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pony Express School?
Pony Express School has an enrollment of approximately 1,084 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pony Express School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pony Express School is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pony Express School rank in UT?
Pony Express School ranks #709 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Pony Express School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pony Express School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Pony Express School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pony Express School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pony Express School a charter school?
No, Pony Express School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pony Express School a Title I school?
No, Pony Express School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pony Express School?
19.5% of students at Pony Express 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
- 1,084
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (801) 610-8714
- Area population (ZIP 84005)
- 49,116
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 22
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 84005; 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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