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#171 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 17% in state

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

School · Spectrum Academy · Pleasant Grove, UT

A charter school in Pleasant Grove, UT where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

867 S. 800 W., Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

  • Math 24% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendImproving
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-19.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$18,354
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 19 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.5%

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 Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove 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
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated915/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasant Grove), 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

$101,584

Median home value

$479,800

Median rent

$1,617/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics1sport offered
1 boys'·0 girls'·1 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Liahona Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–121.2 mi171Compare →
Athenian EacademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–121.8 mi512Compare →
Dan W. PetersonEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–122.1 mi245Compare →
Nahunta HallPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–122.3 mi14Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Spectrum Academy

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,354NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is listed in Spectrum Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is a public school in Pleasant Grove, UT, part of Spectrum Academy, serving approximately 712 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

What grades does Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove serve?

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove has an enrollment of approximately 712 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?

The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove rank in UT?

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks #171 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove's MySchoolScout rating?

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove 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 Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove a charter school?

Yes, Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove a Title I school?

No, Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?

22.5% of students at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
712
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 84062)
47,489
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
27.8
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 84062; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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