Excellent
#56 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 5% in state
Ridgecrest School
Elementary School · Canyons District · Cottonwood Heights, UT
A Canyons District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 E 7200 S, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridgecrest School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ridgecrest School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,706/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cottonwood Heights), 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
$114,912
Median home value
$614,500
Median rent
$1,732/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84121; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Willow Creek MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Jordan Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Oakdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 350 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Canyons District
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #9 of 45
- District spending per student
- $11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgecrest School is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgecrest School
Ridgecrest School is a public elementary school in Cottonwood Heights, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgecrest School
What grades does Ridgecrest School serve?
Ridgecrest School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ridgecrest School?
Ridgecrest School has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgecrest School rank in UT?
Ridgecrest School ranks #56 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Ridgecrest School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgecrest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Ridgecrest School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgecrest School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ridgecrest School a charter school?
No, Ridgecrest School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgecrest School a Title I school?
No, Ridgecrest School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgecrest School?
28.9% of students at Ridgecrest 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (801) 826-9250
- Area population (ZIP 84121)
- 39,204
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 84121; 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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