Very Good
#210 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 21% in state
Walden School of Liberal Arts
School · Walden School of Liberal Arts · Provo, UT
A charter school in Provo, UT serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4230 N UNIVERSITY AVE, Provo, UT 84604
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 47% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Walden School of Liberal Arts score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Walden School of Liberal Arts 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,486/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Provo), 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
$74,522
Median home value
$520,500
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Freedom Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,319 | Compare → |
| Oak Canyon JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–10 | 3.8 mi | 1,351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Walden School of Liberal Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,228NCES 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.
Walden School of Liberal Arts is listed in Walden School of Liberal Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walden School of Liberal Arts
Walden School of Liberal Arts is a public school in Provo, UT, part of Walden School of Liberal Arts, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walden School of Liberal Arts
What grades does Walden School of Liberal Arts serve?
Walden School of Liberal Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Walden School of Liberal Arts?
Walden School of Liberal Arts has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden School of Liberal Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Walden School of Liberal Arts 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 Walden School of Liberal Arts rank in UT?
Walden School of Liberal Arts ranks #210 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Walden School of Liberal Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Walden School of Liberal Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Walden School of Liberal Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walden School of Liberal Arts has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walden School of Liberal Arts a charter school?
Yes, Walden School of Liberal Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Walden School of Liberal Arts a Title I school?
No, Walden School of Liberal Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walden School of Liberal Arts?
39.3% of students at Walden School of Liberal Arts 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (801) 374-1545
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 84604)
- 43,749
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 23.6
Official sources & links
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 84604; 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
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