Serving 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orem School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orem School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Orem School's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orem School ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orem School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Orem School's ranking?
Orem School is ranked #50 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Orem School often compared to?
Orem Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothill School, Parkside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Orem School?
729 students attend Orem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Orem School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orem School?
Orem School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orem School offer ?
Orem School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Orem School part of?
Orem School is part of Alpine School District.
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