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Northridge School

Summary:

Northridge School is an elementary school in Orem, Utah, serving 462 students in grades PK-6. It is part of the Alpine School District, which is ranked 26 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northridge School consistently performs above the state and district averages in RISE test scores, with its 3rd-grade students scoring 66.7% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Alpine District's 53.7% and the state's 46.7%. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Utah elementary schools, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 22.7 students per teacher. Additionally, Northridge School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 20.13%, compared to some nearby schools that have rates as high as 67.31%.

When compared to other schools in the area, Northridge School stands out for its higher academic performance and stronger statewide ranking. However, some nearby schools, such as Foothill School, also demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with Foothill School ranking among the top 10 elementary schools in Utah.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1660 N 50 E
       Orem, UT  84057

(801) 610-8114

District: Alpine District

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,587 Help


Students who attend Northridge School usually attend:

High:    Timpanogos High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.1%
Hispanic:
8.4%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.1% Help


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Compare Details Northridge School ranks better than 80% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 21st among 49 ranked elementary schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northridge School is $7,587, which is the 12th highest among 49 elementary schools in the Alpine District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northridge School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northridge School 112th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Northridge School in the ranking list.)

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Alpine District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine District 26th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northridge School

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Rank History for all students at Northridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 73.04 116th 498 76.7%
2009 80.18 61st 509 88.0%
2010 75.51 99th 518 80.9%
2011 81.78 46th 563 91.8%
2012 74.50 119th 579 79.4%
2013 75.01 114th 576 80.2%
2014 78.14 82nd 509 83.9%
2015 62.58 199th 537 62.9%
2016 56.97 235th 533 55.9%
2017 41.40 335th 526 36.3%
2018 50.03 275th 528 47.9%
2019 59.90 225th 572 60.7%
2021 63.28 198th 559 64.6%
2022 80.23 92nd 551 83.3%
2023 81.07 89th 561 84.1%
2024 77.09 112th 561 80.0%
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Rank History for White students at Northridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.05 113th 435 74.0%
2023 75.06 87th 428 79.7%
2024 70.27 103rd 429 76.0%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, April 20, 2013

Open Quote I love the teachers at Northridge. They are very experienced and really love the kids. The specialty classes, science, computers, music and art are phenomenal. You could not ask for better extra curricular activities. The choir is the best in Utah (Don Harvie is a master teacher and musician), the orchestra amazing, award winning ballroom teams, and an art club and show that is like a high school. The parents at this school could not be any better to work with and the type of kids here reflects great parenting. Running club has been a great addition over the last few years and kids are feeling the benefits. This school has the reputation at the junior high of, "Oh you're from Northridge-you'll do great here." My 6th grade learned how to design a website in computers, we have a school website for all kinds of educational computer games for all levels you can access at home. In music they really learn music, and in art the techniques in drawing, pottery (we have kiln) and painting are taught in a fun way. All learners thrive from the advanced to the child who may struggle. Our Stars Reading program has 40 volunteers from this great community that help twice a week. Our annual 3k bring the whole neighborhood together as does our school carnival and many, many other great activities planned by our dedicated PTA and SCC. This school is why we bought our house here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northridge School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1078 0 33 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1122
1989 949 0 28 4 3 n/a n/a 0 984
1990 1003 0 25 0 6 n/a n/a 0 1034
1991 1069 1 24 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1101
1992 1083 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1086
1993 1136 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 1142
1994 1194 2 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 1205
1995 1076 0 7 8 10 n/a n/a 0 1101
1996 1076 0 7 8 10 n/a n/a 0 1101
1997 933 3 23 6 14 n/a n/a 0 979
1998 920 3 33 24 11 n/a n/a 0 991
1999 988 2 25 25 6 n/a n/a 0 1046
2000 861 2 25 24 2 n/a n/a 0 914
2001 830 4 27 28 2 n/a n/a 0 891
2002 757 8 29 32 1 n/a n/a 0 827
2003 757 8 29 32 1 n/a n/a 0 827
2004 751 1 36 30 1 n/a n/a 0 819
2005 701 1 37 39 1 n/a n/a 0 779
2006 677 1 43 45 3 n/a n/a 0 769
2007 674 3 46 51 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2008 695 1 41 61 0 n/a n/a 1 799
2009 663 2 36 60 1 n/a n/a 0 762
2010 575 4 28 51 1 n/a n/a 105 764
2011 631 6 19 60 5 12 9 0 742
2012 650 4 23 54 4 7 11 0 753
2013 651 5 21 39 3 3 11 0 733
2014 638 6 20 47 3 1 20 0 735
2015 603 6 13 42 2 2 19 0 687
2016 624 6 11 46 2 1 30 0 720
2017 644 7 9 46 1 2 29 0 738
2018 642 8 6 55 1 6 24 0 742
2019 608 8 4 54 0 3 20 0 697
2020 608 5 2 55 0 5 22 0 697
2021 547 4 3 48 0 3 23 0 628
2022 473 4 3 37 0 3 23 0 543
2023 398 3 4 39 0 4 14 0 462

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northridge School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1122 34.0 33.0 n/a
1989 984 33.0 29.8 n/a
1990 1034 33.2 31.1 6.4
1991 1101 33.6 32.7 4.7
1992 1086 34.8 31.2 4
1993 1142 36.5 31.3 7
1994 1205 39.5 30.5 7.2
1995 1101 44.0 25.0 3.6
1996 1101 44.0 25.0 3.6
1997 979 40.8 24.0 6.3
1998 991 39.0 25.4 4.7
1999 1046 38.8 27.0 9.7
2000 914 37.8 24.2 9.4
2001 891 32.9 27.1 10.2
2002 827 30.1 27.5 17.5
2003 827 30.1 27.5 17.5
2004 819 30.3 27.0 19.5
2005 779 30.7 25.4 17.1
2006 769 33.0 23.3 19
2007 774 32.0 24.2 1
2008 799 29.3 27.3 14.8
2009 762 21.8 25.7 16.5
2010 764 26.8 28.5 31.4
2011 742 25.8 28.6 26.5
2012 753 26.1 28.8 28.7
2013 733 26.7 27.4 36
2014 735 25.8 28.4 25.9
2015 687 n/a n/a 20.5
2016 720 n/a n/a 19.2
2017 738 25.8 28.5 14.9
2018 742 n/a n/a 11.5
2019 697 30.2 23.0 8.3
2020 697 28.8 24.1 22.1
2021 628 n/a n/a 16.1
2022 543 22.5 24.0 17.5
2023 462 20.3 22.7 20.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northridge School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1122 34.0 33.0 n/a
1989 984 33.0 29.8 n/a
1990 1034 33.2 31.1 6.4
1991 1101 33.6 32.7 4.7
1992 1086 34.8 31.2 4
1993 1142 36.5 31.3 7
1994 1205 39.5 30.5 7.2
1995 1101 44.0 25.0 3.6
1996 1101 44.0 25.0 3.6
1997 979 40.8 24.0 6.3
1998 991 39.0 25.4 4.7
1999 1046 38.8 27.0 9.7
2000 914 37.8 24.2 9.4
2001 891 32.9 27.1 10.2
2002 827 30.1 27.5 17.5
2003 827 30.1 27.5 17.5
2004 819 30.3 27.0 19.5
2005 779 30.7 25.4 17.1
2006 769 33.0 23.3 19
2007 774 32.0 24.2 1
2008 799 29.3 27.3 14.8
2009 762 21.8 25.7 16.5
2010 764 26.8 28.5 31.4
2011 742 25.8 28.6 26.5
2012 753 26.1 28.8 28.7
2013 733 26.7 27.4 36
2014 735 25.8 28.4 25.9
2015 687 n/a n/a 20.5
2016 720 n/a n/a 19.2
2017 738 25.8 28.5 14.9
2018 742 n/a n/a 11.5
2019 697 30.2 23.0 8.3
2020 697 28.8 24.1 22.1
2021 628 n/a n/a 16.1
2022 543 22.5 24.0 17.5
2023 462 20.3 22.7 20.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northridge School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $416 (5.5%) $7,171 (94.5%) $7,587

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northridge School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 225th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 89th of 561 Elementary schools
 23.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northridge School)67.450.9
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)52.752.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northridge School)73.654.4
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)54.454.9
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge School)58.262.2
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)53.552.6
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northridge School)53.369.9
 16.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)54.158.9
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Northridge School)58.274
 15.8%
   4th Grade Science (Alpine District)5957.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge School)53.175.9
 22.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)56.258.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northridge School)3257.4
 25.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)53.653.5
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Northridge School)57.666.7
 9.1%
   5th Grade Science (Alpine District)60.358.5
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge School)4362.2
 19.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)55.854.7
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northridge School)3748.4
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)44.748.2
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Northridge School)5165.5
 14.5%
   6th Grade Science (Alpine District)63.664.4
 0.8%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students697462
 33.7%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic5439
 27.8%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White608398
 34.5%
Two or More Races2014
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.3%20.1%
 11.8%

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Students who attend Northridge School usually go on to attend:

High : Timpanogos High

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended Northridge School.

Northridge School ranks 112th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Northridge School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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