Summary:
The city of Cedar Hills, Utah is home to two elementary schools, Cedar Ridge School and Deerfield School, both of which are part of the Alpine District. The district is ranked 30th out of 93 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Cedar Ridge School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the top 20-30 elementary schools in Utah with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with 72.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in RISE/Mathematics, compared to 55.4% in the Alpine District and 48.6% statewide. In contrast, Deerfield School, while still performing well above the state average, has lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking compared to Cedar Ridge School.
Both Cedar Ridge School and Deerfield School have a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average. The schools have relatively similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggesting an even distribution of resources across the district. However, the difference in free/reduced-price lunch rates between the two schools (11% at Cedar Ridge vs. 7.89% at Deerfield) may indicate some socioeconomic disparities within the Cedar Hills community, which could be an area for further investigation.
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