Northridge School

1660 N 50 E
Orem, UT 84057
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Northridge School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30% in UT
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northridge School's student population of 462 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
462 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Northridge School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northridge School is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#230 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northridge School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
48%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northridge School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
51%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northridge School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
48%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northridge School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northridge School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northridge School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Northridge School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northridge School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northridge School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northridge School's ranking?
Northridge School is ranked #230 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Northridge School often compared to?
Northridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Northridge School?
462 students attend Northridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Northridge School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Northridge School?
Northridge School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Northridge School offer ?
Northridge School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Northridge School part of?
Northridge School is part of Alpine School District.
In what neighborhood is Northridge School located?
Northridge School is located in the Northridge neighborhood of Orem, UT.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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