Mountain Ridge Jr High School

5525 W 10400 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,135 students in grades 7-9, Mountain Ridge Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 1,135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in UT
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain Ridge Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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School Overview

Mountain Ridge Jr High School's student population of 1,135 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,135 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain Ridge Jr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Ridge Jr High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
#145 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
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52%
39%
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56%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
87%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Ridge Jr High School's ranking?
Mountain Ridge Jr High School is ranked #145 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mountain Ridge Jr High School often compared to?
Mountain Ridge Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timberline Middle School, Lehi Jr High School, Lincoln Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mountain Ridge Jr High School?
1,135 students attend Mountain Ridge Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mountain Ridge Jr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Ridge Jr High School?
Mountain Ridge Jr High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mountain Ridge Jr High School offer ?
Mountain Ridge Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Mountain Ridge Jr High School part of?
Mountain Ridge Jr High School is part of Alpine School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 1,135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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