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#253 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 25% in state

Saratoga Shores School

Elementary School · Alpine District · Saratoga Springs, UT

An Alpine District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1415 S PARKSIDE DR, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045

  • Math 60% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 66% proficient (2025)
  • 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.1% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.7% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.3:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism22.1%

Students at Saratoga Shores School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency66%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 63% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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

8.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Saratoga Shores 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average666/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saratoga Springs), 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

$123,870

Median home value

$566,200

Median rent

$2,201/mo

College educated

52.2%

Homeownership

84%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Springside SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–61.0 mi768Compare →
Silver Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–61.7 mi800Compare →
Horizon SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–122.2 mi150Compare →
Thunder Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–62.2 mi1,052Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#22 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

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

About Saratoga Shores School

Saratoga Shores School is a public elementary school in Saratoga Springs, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 793 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saratoga Shores School

What grades does Saratoga Shores School serve?

Saratoga Shores School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Saratoga Shores School?

Saratoga Shores School has an enrollment of approximately 793 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saratoga Shores School?

The student-teacher ratio at Saratoga Shores School is 27.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saratoga Shores School rank in UT?

Saratoga Shores School ranks #253 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Saratoga Shores School's MySchoolScout rating?

Saratoga Shores School 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 Saratoga Shores School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saratoga Shores School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Saratoga Shores School a charter school?

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

Is Saratoga Shores School a Title I school?

No, Saratoga Shores School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saratoga Shores School?

8.3% of students at Saratoga Shores 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
793
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.1%
Area population (ZIP 84045)
43,369
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
23.2
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 84045; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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