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Thunder Ridge School

Elementary School · Alpine District · Saratoga Springs, UT

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

264 N. 750 W, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045

  • Math 40% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2025)
  • 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.36 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.2% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.3:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Thunder Ridge School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

12.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Thunder Ridge 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Horizon SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–120.1 mi150Compare →
Lakeview AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–90.3 mi1,011Compare →
Silver Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–61.4 mi800Compare →
Alpine SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–6Not available606Compare →

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.

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#61 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

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

About Thunder Ridge School

Thunder Ridge School is a public elementary school in Saratoga Springs, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 1,052 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #648 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thunder Ridge School

What grades does Thunder Ridge School serve?

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

How many students attend Thunder Ridge School?

Thunder Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 1,052 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunder Ridge School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thunder Ridge School is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thunder Ridge School rank in UT?

Thunder Ridge School ranks #648 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Thunder Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thunder Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Thunder Ridge School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thunder Ridge School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Thunder Ridge School a charter school?

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

Is Thunder Ridge School a Title I school?

No, Thunder Ridge School is not currently a Title I school.

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

12.1% of students at Thunder Ridge 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
1,052
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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