Serving 673 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Spectrum - Pleasant Grove 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 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spectrum - Pleasant Grove ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Spectrum - Pleasant Grove's student population of 673 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spectrum - Pleasant Grove ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spectrum - Pleasant Grove is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#791 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Spectrum - Pleasant Grove's ranking?
Spectrum - Pleasant Grove is ranked #791 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Spectrum - Pleasant Grove often compared to?
Spectrum - Pleasant Groveis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Academy, Summit High School, Walden School Of Liberal Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spectrum - Pleasant Grove?
The graduation rate of Spectrum - Pleasant Grove is 80-89%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Spectrum - Pleasant Grove?
673 students attend Spectrum - Pleasant Grove.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Spectrum - Pleasant Grove students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spectrum - Pleasant Grove?
Spectrum - Pleasant Grove has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Spectrum - Pleasant Grove offer ?
Spectrum - Pleasant Grove offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Spectrum - Pleasant Grove part of?
Spectrum - Pleasant Grove is part of Spectrum Academy School District.
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