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#226 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 22% in state

Shelley School

Elementary School · Alpine District · American Fork, UT

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

602 N 200 W, American Fork, UT 84003

  • Math 69% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2025)
  • 26:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.5% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism25.8%

Students at Shelley School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

12.6%

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 Shelley 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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

$120,262

Median home value

$580,600

Median rent

$1,692/mo

College educated

49.6%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alpine Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1K–80.3 mi102Compare →
Forbes SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–60.7 mi577Compare →
Legacy SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–61.0 mi883Compare →
Greenwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–61.2 mi691Compare →

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
#14 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

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

About Shelley School

Shelley School is a public elementary school in American Fork, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 753 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shelley School

What grades does Shelley School serve?

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

How many students attend Shelley School?

Shelley School has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shelley School is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shelley School rank in UT?

Shelley School ranks #226 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Shelley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shelley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Shelley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shelley School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shelley School a charter school?

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

Is Shelley School a Title I school?

No, Shelley School is not currently a Title I school.

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

12.6% of students at Shelley 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
753
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.8%
Area population (ZIP 84003)
55,259
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
27.5
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 84003; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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