Very Good
#269 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 26% in state
Sierra Bonita Elementary
Elementary School · Nebo District · Spanish Fork, UT
A Nebo District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
53 S 1800 E, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
- Math 63% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Bonita Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.9%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sierra Bonita Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 11Minimal Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spanish Fork), 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
$98,398
Median home value
$452,100
Median rent
$1,393/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84660; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larsen SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Rees SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 777 | Compare → |
| East Meadows SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 435 | 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.
Nebo District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Sierra Bonita Elementary is listed in Nebo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Bonita Elementary
Sierra Bonita Elementary is a public elementary school in Spanish Fork, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 593 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Bonita Elementary
What grades does Sierra Bonita Elementary serve?
Sierra Bonita Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sierra Bonita Elementary?
Sierra Bonita Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Bonita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Bonita Elementary is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Bonita Elementary rank in UT?
Sierra Bonita Elementary ranks #269 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Sierra Bonita Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Bonita Elementary 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 Sierra Bonita Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Bonita Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Sierra Bonita Elementary a charter school?
No, Sierra Bonita Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Bonita Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sierra Bonita Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Bonita Elementary?
16.9% of students at Sierra Bonita Elementary 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
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (801) 798-4480
- Area population (ZIP 84660)
- 47,004
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.4
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 84660; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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