Summary:
Springville, Utah, has seven elementary-level schools serving grades from kindergarten through eighth grade, with six schools in Nebo District and one independent charter school, Reagan Academy; together, they enroll about 3,718 students. The schools vary considerably in size, academic performance, attendance, and student-teacher ratios, giving families several different profiles to compare.
Reagan Academy has the strongest overall profile, ranking 121st of 563 Utah schools and in the 79th percentile. It serves kindergarten through eighth grade, so comparisons with the other mostly PK–6 schools should account for its broader grade span. Reagan has especially strong science results, including 75.1% proficiency in Grade 5, the highest individual score in the group. It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, at 17.3%, and the lowest student-teacher ratio, at 17.3. Among the traditional elementary schools, Sage Creek School is the clear standout. It ranks in the 73rd percentile, improved substantially over two years, and leads the group in mathematics, including an exceptional 81.3% Grade 3 math result. Its absenteeism rate is also below the state average.
Art City School has a balanced, improving profile, with notably strong science results and relatively low absenteeism. Cherry Creek School has made major ranking gains, although its absenteeism rate is comparatively high. The schools needing the closest academic attention are Westside School, Meadow Brook School, and Brookside School. Brookside has shown the largest recent improvement, especially in math and science, but remains lowest-ranked and has the highest absenteeism. Westside has the highest student-teacher ratio, while Meadow Brook’s academic averages remain below the leading schools. Historical spending figures are available, but they are from 2018–19 and should not be used as a current measure of school quality.
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