Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain Trails School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Trails School's student population of 830 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Trails School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Trails School is 0.42, 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
#665 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
74%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Trails School's ranking?
Mountain Trails School is ranked #665 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mountain Trails School often compared to?
Mountain Trails Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hidden Hollow School, Eagle Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mountain Trails School?
830 students attend Mountain Trails School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mountain Trails School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Trails School?
Mountain Trails School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Trails School offer ?
Mountain Trails School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mountain Trails School part of?
Mountain Trails School is part of Alpine School District.
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