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#168 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 17% in state

Rocky Mountain School

Elementary School · Alpine District · Lindon, UT

An Alpine District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

55 S 500 E, Lindon, UT 84042

  • Math 62% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2025)
  • 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.6% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.6% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism27.7%

Students at Rocky Mountain School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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 Proficiency60%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 61% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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

18.5%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Rocky Mountain 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
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Timpanogos AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–60.5 mi514Compare →
Lindon SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–60.6 mi630Compare →
Nahunta HallPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–120.6 mi14Compare →
Northridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–60.7 mi399Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#8 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

Rocky Mountain School is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rocky Mountain School

Rocky Mountain School is a public elementary school in Lindon, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 519 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rocky Mountain School

What grades does Rocky Mountain School serve?

Rocky Mountain School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Rocky Mountain School?

Rocky Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rocky Mountain School rank in UT?

Rocky Mountain School ranks #168 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Rocky Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rocky Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Rocky Mountain School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Mountain School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rocky Mountain School a charter school?

No, Rocky Mountain School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rocky Mountain School a Title I school?

No, Rocky Mountain School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Mountain School?

18.5% of students at Rocky Mountain 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
519
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.7%
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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