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Central School vs. Grovecrest School

Should you attend Central School or Grovecrest School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central School
95 N 400 E
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grovecrest School
200 E 1100 N
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grovecrest School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
679 students
695 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grovecrest School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grovecrest School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grovecrest School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alpine School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grovecrest School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alpine School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#646 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#366 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grovecrest School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alpine School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grovecrest School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alpine School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alpine School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grovecrest School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alpine School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 30% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Grovecrest School by grade.
Pre-K Students
3
4
Kindergarten Students
105
73
Grade 1 Students
82
100
Grade 2 Students
99
95
Grade 3 Students
97
95
Grade 4 Students
89
115
Grade 5 Students
106
110
Grade 6 Students
98
103

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grovecrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grovecrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grovecrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
77%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grovecrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Grovecrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grovecrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alpine School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grovecrest School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alpine School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alpine School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grovecrest School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alpine School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alpine School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grovecrest School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alpine School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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