Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Spring Lake 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 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Lake School serves the west part of Payson, UT, covering an area of approximately 8 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 2.7 miles at its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Lake School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spring Lake School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Lake School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Lake School's ranking?
Spring Lake School is ranked #485 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Spring Lake School?
531 students attend Spring Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Spring Lake School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Lake School?
Spring Lake School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spring Lake School offer ?
Spring Lake School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Spring Lake School part of?
Spring Lake School is part of Nebo School District.
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