Serving 1,052 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thunder Ridge 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 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 1,052 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thunder Ridge School's student population of 1,052 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
1,052 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thunder Ridge 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 Thunder Ridge School is 0.36, 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
#543 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder Ridge School's ranking?
Thunder Ridge School is ranked #543 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Thunder Ridge School often compared to?
Thunder Ridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Academy, Ranches Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Thunder Ridge School?
1,052 students attend Thunder Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Thunder Ridge School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Thunder Ridge School?
Thunder Ridge School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thunder Ridge School offer ?
Thunder Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thunder Ridge School part of?
Thunder Ridge School is part of Alpine School District.
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