Sharon School (Closed 2023)

525 N 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sharon 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (UT)
#780 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
40%
(20-21)
30-34%
43%
(20-21)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
56%
21%
Black
3%
1%
White
33%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
(22-23)
38.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sharon School's ranking?
Sharon School is ranked #780 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sharon School?
336 students attend Sharon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sharon School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharon School?
Sharon School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sharon School offer ?
Sharon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sharon School part of?
Sharon School is part of Alpine School District.
In what neighborhood is Sharon School located?
Sharon School is located in the Sharon neighborhood of Orem, UT. There are 1 other public schools located in Sharon.

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