Serving 926 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Traverse Mountain School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Traverse Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Traverse Mountain School's student population of 926 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Traverse Mountain School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Traverse Mountain School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Traverse Mountain School's ranking?
Traverse Mountain School is ranked #108 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Traverse Mountain School often compared to?
Traverse Mountain Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Point School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Traverse Mountain School?
926 students attend Traverse Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Traverse Mountain School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Traverse Mountain School?
Traverse Mountain School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Traverse Mountain School offer ?
Traverse Mountain School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Traverse Mountain School part of?
Traverse Mountain School is part of Alpine School District.
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