Thunder Ridge School

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Thunder Ridge School ranks 308 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Thunder Ridge School is an elementary school located in Saratoga Springs, Utah, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 1,051 students. The school is part of the Alpine School District, which is ranked 26th out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Thunder Ridge School is part of a high-performing school district, it appears to be underperforming compared to its nearby peers. The school's test scores in RISE/English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the Alpine District and Utah state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 49.6%, compared to the district's 53.7% and the state's 46.7%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 213th out of 509 Utah elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 308th out of 561 in 2023-2024, placing it in the middle to lower range compared to other Utah elementary schools.

When comparing Thunder Ridge School to the nearby schools in the Alpine District, it generally performs below average in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. For example, Riverview School and Saratoga Shores School consistently rank in the top 100 Utah elementary schools, while Thunder Ridge School is in the middle to lower range. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($7,234 in 2018-2019) is lower than some of the nearby schools, and it has a higher student-teacher ratio (27:1 in 2022-2023) compared to some of its peers, which could contribute to its lower performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

264 N. 750 W.
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045

(801) 610-8727

District: Alpine District

SchoolDigger Rank:
308^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,234

Students who attend Thunder Ridge School usually attend:

High:

Westlake High

Student/teacher ratio: 27.0

Number of students: 1,051

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thunder Ridge School ranks worse than 54.9% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 38^th among 49 ranked elementary schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.58. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Thunder Ridge School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Alpine District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thunder Ridge School is $7,234, which is the 19^th highest among 49 elementary schools in the Alpine District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thunder Ridge School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thunder Ridge School 308^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Thunder Ridge School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Alpine District:

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

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Rank History for Thunder Ridge School

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Rank History for all students at Thunder Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2014	57.52	213^th	509	58.2%
2015	48.11	287^th	537	46.6%
2016	54.48	252^nd	533	52.7%
2017	55.17	247^th	526	53.0%
2018	51.70	259^th	528	50.9%
2019	45.93	320^th	572	44.1%
2021	55.48	252^nd	559	54.9%
2022	59.66	220^th	551	60.1%
2023	52.51	265^th	561	52.8%
2024	47.58	308^th	561	45.1%

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Rank History for White students at Thunder Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	46.79	238^th	435	45.3%
2023	42.11	249^th	428	41.8%
2024	33.20	320^th	429	25.4%

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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Thunder Ridge School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	658	7	6	37	3	6	1	718
2013	702	8	7	44	2	12	10	785
2014	839	10	5	65	1	10	39	969
2015	917	11	4	57	2	8	49	1048
2016	1051	9	5	65	3	10	53	1196
2017	901	2	5	64	1	11	39	1023
2018	921	3	4	79	1	13	51	1072
2019	612	5	3	55	1	6	29	711
2020	692	7	5	65	0	6	37	812
2021	629	5	7	73	1	8	30	753
2022	812	9	5	122	1	7	43	999
2023	827	7	9	145	2	11	50	1051

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Thunder Ridge School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	718	30.6	23.4	31.9
2013	785	34.7	22.6	32.2
2014	969	38.4	25.1	30.1
2015	1048	n/a	n/a	27.4
2016	1196	n/a	n/a	21
2017	1023	38.4	26.5	20.9
2018	1072	n/a	n/a	17
2019	711	28.5	24.8	12.9
2020	812	27.0	29.9	13.7
2021	753	n/a	n/a	14.9
2022	999	33.4	29.8	12.4
2023	1051	38.9	27.0	16.1

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 Thunder Ridge School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	718	30.6	23.4	31.9
2013	785	34.7	22.6	32.2
2014	969	38.4	25.1	30.1
2015	1048	n/a	n/a	27.4
2016	1196	n/a	n/a	21
2017	1023	38.4	26.5	20.9
2018	1072	n/a	n/a	17
2019	711	28.5	24.8	12.9
2020	812	27.0	29.9	13.7
2021	753	n/a	n/a	14.9
2022	999	33.4	29.8	12.4
2023	1051	38.9	27.0	16.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thunder Ridge School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$517 (7.1%)	$6,717 (92.9%)	$7,234

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thunder Ridge School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 320^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 265^th of 561 Elementary schools	8.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thunder Ridge School)	46.8	39.4	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	52.7	52.5	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thunder Ridge School)	40.4	39	1.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	54.4	54.9	0.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thunder Ridge School)	43.5	47.7	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	53.5	52.6	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thunder Ridge School)	38.7	47.6	8.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	54.1	58.9	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Thunder Ridge School)	45.7	53.9	8.2%
4th Grade Science (Alpine District)	59	57.7	1.3%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thunder Ridge School)	54.3	43.1	11.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	56.2	58.7	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thunder Ridge School)	39.1	32.6	6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	53.6	53.5	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Thunder Ridge School)	64.1	52	12.1%
5th Grade Science (Alpine District)	60.3	58.5	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thunder Ridge School)	38.1	54.4	16.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	55.8	54.7	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thunder Ridge School)	32.3	48.4	16.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	44.7	48.2	3.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Thunder Ridge School)	67.7	69.3	1.6%
6th Grade Science (Alpine District)	63.6	64.4	0.8%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	711	1051	47.8%
African American	5	7	40%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	9	200%
Hispanic	55	145	163.6%
Pacific Islander	6	11	83.3%
White	612	827	35.1%
Two or More Races	29	50	72.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.9%	16.1%	3.1%

Schools Near Thunder Ridge School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thunder Ridge School	Public	PK, KG-6	264 N. 750 W.	Saratoga Springs	84045	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8727	1,051	39	27.0	16.1%	827 (78.7%)	7 (0.7%)	145 (13.8%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (1.0%)	50 (4.8%)	47.6	308^th of 561 public elementary schools	45.1%		52.5	265^th of 561 public elementary schools	52.8%	43	49.6	36.2	48.6	47.2	44.6	41.8	42.7	40.3	45.6	51.8	56.5	$7,234	$517	$6,717
Springside School	Public	PK, KG-6	694 South Highpoint Drive	Saratoga Springs	84045	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8732	735	27	27.5	12.1%	598 (81.4%)	3 (0.4%)	76 (10.3%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	10 (1.4%)	39 (5.3%)	67.8	173^rd of 561 public elementary schools	69.2%		59.8	217^th of 561 public elementary schools	61.3%	44	45.9	46.5	58.4	59.1	45.9	45.5	66.7	52.3	52.7	68.1	71.6	$6,719	$239	$6,481
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs	Public, Charter	K-6	992 Chianti Street	Saratoga Springs	84043	Utah County	Ascent Academies of Utah	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(385) 275-0909	388	20	19.4	19.6%	267 (68.8%)	7 (1.8%)	63 (16.2%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	24 (6.2%)	39.7	353^rd of 561 public elementary schools	37.1%					(n/a)	45.3	31.7	51.2		48.0	38.2	34.9		39.7	51.2
Riverview School	Public	PK, KG-6	273 W Aspen Hills Blvd	Saratoga Springs	84045	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8726	977	40	24.3	16.2%	758 (77.6%)	5 (0.5%)	107 (11.0%)	15 (1.5%)	7 (0.7%)	17 (1.7%)	68 (7.0%)	87.3	46^th of 561 public elementary schools	91.8%		86.5	52^nd of 561 public elementary schools	90.7%	6	65.1	65.3	62.3	60.7	70.3	82.7	62.0	65.6	73.3	59.6	76.0	$6,097	$289	$5,808
Pony Express School	Public	PK, KG-6	3985 E Smith Ranch Rd	Eagle Mountain	84005	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8714	1,128	42	27.1	23.8%	893 (79.2%)	6 (0.5%)	139 (12.3%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (2.7%)	50 (4.4%)	50.1	291^st of 561 public elementary schools	48.1%		57.2	232^nd of 561 public elementary schools	58.6%	59	46.9	32.4	50.1	47.5	44.3	37.1	51.6	43.1	43.9	53.6	65.7	$7,270	$315	$6,954
Brookhaven School	Public	PK, KG-6	7082 North Seedling Drive	Eagle Mountain	84005	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8733	1,037	42	24.7	14.8%	854 (82.4%)	4 (0.4%)	118 (11.4%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.9%)	42 (4.1%)	44.9	319^th of 561 public elementary schools	43.1%		40.3	340^th of 561 public elementary schools	39.4%	21	45.8	41.8	32.2	49.6	43.4	50.4	33.3	37.2	52.7	46.2	58.2	$5,555	$274	$5,281
Silver Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5069 Golden Eagle Road	Eagle Mountain	84005	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 640-8400	762	30	25.2	18.4%	562 (73.8%)	3 (0.4%)	138 (18.1%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	15 (2.0%)	36 (4.7%)	63	204^th of 561 public elementary schools	63.6%		60.3	214^th of 561 public elementary schools	61.9%	10	64.4	40.0	58.1	52.3	62.3	51.0	45.0	46.2	52.9	52.7	58.2
Saratoga Shores School	Public	PK, KG-6	1415 S Parkside Drive	Saratoga Springs	84045	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8716	782	31	25.3	9.8%	683 (87.3%)	4 (0.5%)	34 (4.3%)	11 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	41 (5.2%)	83	72^nd of 561 public elementary schools	87.2%		84.1	69^th of 561 public elementary schools	87.7%	3	74.1	63.9	60.0	66.4	69.6	59.8	56.4	58.1	64.4	60.5	68.9	$6,437	$273	$6,164
Harvest School	Public	PK, KG-6	2105 N Providence Drive	Saratoga Springs	84043	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8709	1,046	42	24.6	15.0%	761 (72.8%)	14 (1.3%)	184 (17.6%)	21 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	13 (1.2%)	51 (4.9%)	81.9	81^st of 561 public elementary schools	85.6%		87.4	45^th of 561 public elementary schools	92.0%	36	53.9	63.6	73.9	52.6	55.0	68.3	78.2	49.2	73.7	75.7	65.8	$6,864	$285	$6,579
Ranches Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	7789 Tawny Owl Cir	Eagle Mountain	84005	Utah County	Ranches Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 789-4000	367	18	20.3	14.7%	292 (79.6%)	2 (0.5%)	47 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	17 (4.6%)	76.4	115^th of 561 public elementary schools	79.5%		82.9	79^th of 561 public elementary schools	85.9%	36	53.1	52.9	63.3	62.2	57.2	62.7	73.5	42.2	64.8	66.7	62.2	$6,230	$141	$6,089

Frequently Asked Questions about Thunder Ridge School

Is Thunder Ridge School a good school?

Thunder Ridge School ranks 308^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Thunder Ridge School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,051 students attended Thunder Ridge School.

What is the racial makeup of Thunder Ridge School?

Students at Thunder Ridge School are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Thunder Ridge School attend?

Students who attend Thunder Ridge School usually go on to attend:

High : Westlake High

What district is Thunder Ridge School in?

Alpine District

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