Very Good
#257 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 25% in state
Ranches Academy
Elementary School · Ranches Academy · Eagle Mountain, UT
A charter elementary school in Eagle Mountain, UT where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7789 TAWNY OWL CIR, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 58% proficient (2025)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ranches Academy score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (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
16.9%
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 Ranches Academy 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Hollow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 903 | Compare → |
| Pony Express SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 1,084 | Compare → |
| Brookhaven SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 1,081 | 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.
Ranches Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ranches Academy is listed in Ranches Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ranches Academy
Ranches Academy is a public elementary school in Eagle Mountain, UT, part of Ranches Academy, serving approximately 367 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #257 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ranches Academy
What grades does Ranches Academy serve?
Ranches Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ranches Academy?
Ranches Academy has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranches Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranches Academy is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ranches Academy rank in UT?
Ranches Academy ranks #257 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Ranches Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ranches Academy 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 Ranches Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ranches Academy has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ranches Academy a charter school?
Yes, Ranches Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ranches Academy a Title I school?
No, Ranches Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ranches Academy?
16.9% of students at Ranches Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (801) 789-4000
- 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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