Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgecrest School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgecrest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ridgecrest School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgecrest School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgecrest School is 0.57, which is more 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
#166 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
62%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgecrest School's ranking?
Ridgecrest School is ranked #166 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest School?
547 students attend Ridgecrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ridgecrest School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgecrest School?
Ridgecrest School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest School offer ?
Ridgecrest School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgecrest School part of?
Ridgecrest School is part of Canyons School District.
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