Summary
Cedar Ridge School is an exceptional elementary school located in Cedar Hills, Utah, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 682 students. As part of the Alpine School District, which is ranked 30th out of 93 districts in the state, Cedar Ridge School has consistently been among the top-performing elementary schools in Utah, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking that has ranged from 5th to 35th over the past 10 years.
Cedar Ridge School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, consistently outperforming the Alpine District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 72.3% of 3rd graders, 76% of 4th graders, and 71.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in RISE Mathematics, compared to 55.4%, 57.2%, and 51% for the Alpine District, respectively. Additionally, Cedar Ridge School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, ranging from 20% to 25.2% over the past few years, indicating a higher level of student engagement and attendance.
While Cedar Ridge School's performance is exceptional, it is important to note that it is outperformed by some nearby schools, such as Highland School, which has been ranked 1st or 5th in the state over the past few years. This suggests that there may be additional factors, such as teaching practices or school culture, that contribute to the exceptional performance of certain schools within the same district. Additionally, the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Cedar Ridge School, ranging from 11% to 12.61% over the past few years, suggests that the school may serve a more affluent population, which could also contribute to its high academic performance.
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