Serving 999 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thunder Ridge 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 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thunder Ridge School's student population of 999 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thunder Ridge School 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 Thunder Ridge School is 0.33, 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
#543 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
81%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder Ridge School's ranking?
Thunder Ridge School is ranked #543 out of 975 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Thunder Ridge School?
999 students attend Thunder Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Thunder Ridge School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thunder Ridge School?
Thunder Ridge School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thunder Ridge School offer ?
Thunder Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thunder Ridge School part of?
Thunder Ridge School is part of Alpine School District.
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