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#636 of 1,015 schools in UT
Santaquin School
Elementary School · Nebo District · Santaquin, UT
A Nebo District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 S 400 W, Santaquin, UT 84655
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santaquin School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Santaquin 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$97,003
Median home value
$443,300
Median rent
$1,165/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84655; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Apple Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 720 | Compare → |
| C.s. Lewis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Spring Lake SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 4.1 mi | 567 | 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.
Nebo District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #20 of 47
- District spending per student
- $8,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santaquin School is listed in Nebo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santaquin School
Santaquin School is a public elementary school in Santaquin, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 677 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santaquin School
What grades does Santaquin School serve?
Santaquin School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Santaquin School?
Santaquin School has an enrollment of approximately 677 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santaquin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santaquin School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santaquin School rank in UT?
Santaquin School ranks #636 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Santaquin School's MySchoolScout rating?
Santaquin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Santaquin School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santaquin School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Santaquin School a charter school?
No, Santaquin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santaquin School a Title I school?
No, Santaquin School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santaquin School?
28.1% of students at Santaquin 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
- 677
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (801) 754-3611
- Area population (ZIP 84655)
- 17,157
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 26.8
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 84655; 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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