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#953 of 1,015 schools in UT

Westmore School

Elementary School · Alpine District · Orem, UT

An Alpine District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1150 S MAIN, Orem, UT 84058

  • Math 29% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2025)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.1% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism40.8%

Students at Westmore School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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

39.4%

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 Westmore 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,534/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orem), 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

$71,474

Median home value

$441,900

Median rent

$1,395/mo

College educated

41%

Homeownership

42.1%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cherry Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–60.8 mi712Compare →
Centennial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–61.0 mi779Compare →
Noah Webster AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–61.0 mi534Compare →
Orem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–61.1 mi680Compare →

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
#86 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

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

About Westmore School

Westmore School is a public elementary school in Orem, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 515 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #953 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westmore School

What grades does Westmore School serve?

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

How many students attend Westmore School?

Westmore School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmore School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westmore School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westmore School rank in UT?

Westmore School ranks #953 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Westmore School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westmore School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Westmore School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westmore School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Westmore School a charter school?

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

Is Westmore School a Title I school?

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

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

39.4% of students at Westmore 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
515
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.8%
Area population (ZIP 84058)
34,706
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
24.9
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 84058; 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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