Summary:
The 84660 zip code area of Spanish Fork, Utah is home to 15 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Nebo School District. While the district is ranked 50 out of 93 in the state with a 2-star rating, several standout schools in the area demonstrate strong academic performance.
Sierra Bonita Elementary and East Meadows School are both 4-star rated elementary schools, ranking them among the top 20-25% in Utah. These schools consistently outperform district and state averages on RISE and Utah Aspire Plus tests, particularly in mathematics. Another high-performer, Canyon School, is a public magnet elementary with above-average academic results.
In contrast, the two high schools, Maple Mountain High and Spanish Fork High, have slightly lower 4-year graduation rates around 88.8% and higher dropout rates around 9.4% compared to the state average. Additionally, all schools in the area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.8% to 27.8%. Funding and resource disparities are also evident, with per-student spending varying widely from $6,494 to $18,694, and student-teacher ratios ranging from 11.7 to 27 students per teacher.
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