Ranches Academy

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Ranches Academy ranks 115 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ranches Academy is a public charter elementary school in Eagle Mountain, Utah, serving 367 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates often exceeding the state averages by a significant margin.

Ranches Academy's student population is notable for its diversity, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (12.81%) compared to the surrounding public schools in the area. The school's academic excellence is reflected in its consistent rankings, with a statewide ranking between 69th and 115th place among Utah elementary schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Ranches Academy has a lower student-teacher ratio of 20.3, which is lower than the nearby public schools, ranging from 24.7 to 27.4 students per teacher.

While Ranches Academy serves a relatively more affluent community, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the surrounding schools, the school's academic success suggests it is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. The school's diverse student population and smaller class sizes may contribute to its strong performance, providing a rich learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

7789 Tawny Owl Cir
Eagle Mountain, UT 84005

(801) 789-4000

District: Ranches Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
115^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,230

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 367

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.2%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ranches Academy ranks better than 79.5% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.45. (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 Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ranches Academy is 20.3. (See more...)

Compare Ranches Academy employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ranches Academy is $6,230.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ranches Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ranches Academy 115^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Ranches Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Ranches Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ranches Academy 18^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ranches Academy

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Rank History for all students at Ranches Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	74.57	109^th	498	78.1%
2009	72.29	129^th	509	74.7%
2010	80.79	46^th	518	91.1%
2011	74.08	128^th	563	77.3%
2012	85.17	16^th	579	97.2%
2013	81.02	56^th	576	90.3%
2014	76.53	91^st	509	82.1%
2015	69.75	147^th	537	72.6%
2016	76.98	92^nd	533	82.7%
2017	66.24	169^th	526	67.9%
2018	75.31	109^th	528	79.4%
2019	83.72	69^th	572	87.9%
2021	75.28	115^th	559	79.4%
2022	82.72	77^th	551	86.0%
2023	82.88	79^th	561	85.9%
2024	76.45	115^th	561	79.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ranches Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	71.18	111^th	435	74.5%
2023	67.23	125^th	428	70.8%
2024	59.83	164^th	429	61.8%

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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 Ranches Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	317	7	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2006	334	7	10	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	364
2007	346	9	3	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	373
2008	363	11	6	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	396
2009	326	6	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	350
2010	283	3	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	52	349
2011	291	1	1	25	0	0	33	0	351
2012	313	1	2	26	0	0	18	0	360
2013	321	3	1	22	0	0	16	0	363
2014	319	3	1	29	0	2	10	0	364
2015	311	3	2	27	3	6	11	0	363
2016	321	1	1	26	3	3	10	0	365
2017	324	3	0	18	3	7	9	0	364
2018	316	4	0	23	4	9	8	0	364
2019	325	4	0	19	4	9	9	0	370
2020	322	2	0	25	3	12	7	0	371
2021	322	2	1	28	2	11	5	0	371
2022	302	2	1	45	1	9	10	0	370
2023	292	2	0	47	1	8	17	0	367
2024	287	0	1	47	1	7	24	0	367

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 Ranches Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	340	28.0	12.1	0
2006	364	16.0	22.8	0
2007	373	12.5	29.8	4.3
2008	396	16.6	23.9	n/a
2009	350	1.2	22.7	22.3
2010	349	14.7	23.6	21.9
2011	351	16.9	20.7	20.2
2012	360	15.6	22.9	30
2013	363	16.2	22.2	32.2
2014	364	15.2	23.8	14
2015	363	n/a	n/a	7.2
2016	365	n/a	n/a	6
2017	364	15.2	23.8	13.2
2018	364	n/a	n/a	19.5
2019	370	16.6	22.2	17.8
2020	371	16.4	22.4	15.6
2021	371	n/a	n/a	14.6
2022	370	18.5	20.0	15.7
2023	367	18.0	20.3	14.7
2024	367	18.0	20.3	16.9

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 Ranches Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	340	28.0	12.1	0
2006	364	16.0	22.8	0
2007	373	12.5	29.8	4.3
2008	396	16.6	23.9	n/a
2009	350	1.2	22.7	22.3
2010	349	14.7	23.6	21.9
2011	351	16.9	20.7	20.2
2012	360	15.6	22.9	30
2013	363	16.2	22.2	32.2
2014	364	15.2	23.8	14
2015	363	n/a	n/a	7.2
2016	365	n/a	n/a	6
2017	364	15.2	23.8	13.2
2018	364	n/a	n/a	19.5
2019	370	16.6	22.2	17.8
2020	371	16.4	22.4	15.6
2021	371	n/a	n/a	14.6
2022	370	18.5	20.0	15.7
2023	367	18.0	20.3	14.7
2024	367	18.0	20.3	16.9

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 Ranches Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$141 (2.3%)	$6,089 (97.7%)	$6,230

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ranches Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 79^th of 561 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ranches Academy)	59.2	55.8	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ranches Academy)	59.2	55.8	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ranches Academy)	65.3	61.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ranches Academy)	65.3	61.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ranches Academy)	55.1	69.4	14.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ranches Academy)	55.1	69.4	14.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ranches Academy)	63.3	77.6	14.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ranches Academy)	63.3	77.6	14.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Ranches Academy)	61.2	65.3	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Ranches Academy)	61.2	65.3	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ranches Academy)	70.6	60	10.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ranches Academy)	70.6	60	10.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ranches Academy)	84.3	64	20.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ranches Academy)	84.3	64	20.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Ranches Academy)	82.4	56	26.4%
5th Grade Science (Ranches Academy)	82.4	56	26.4%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ranches Academy)	61.2	61.2
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ranches Academy)	61.2	61.2
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ranches Academy)	61.2	51	10.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ranches Academy)	61.2	51	10.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Ranches Academy)	65.3	77.6	12.3%
6th Grade Science (Ranches Academy)	65.3	77.6	12.3%
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	370	367	0.8%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	19	47	147.4%
Pacific Islander	9	8	11.1%
White	325	292	10.2%
Two or More Races	9	17	88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.8%	14.7%	3.1%

Schools Near Ranches Academy

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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
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	16.9%	287 (78.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (12.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	24 (6.5%)	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
Hidden Hollow School	Public	PK, KG-6	2546 E Pony Express Parkway	Eagle Mountain	84005	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8721	903	37	24.1	19.3%	707 (78.3%)	7 (0.8%)	120 (13.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (1.2%)	52 (5.8%)	71.7	149^th of 561 public elementary schools	73.4%		64.8	184^th of 561 public elementary schools	67.2%	35	54.2	58.7	55.6	58.9	69.2	57.8	43.2	47.5	62.3	55.2	64.7	$6,571	$248	$6,323
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	1,084	43	25.3	19.5%	827 (76.3%)	14 (1.3%)	151 (13.9%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.5%)	46 (4.2%)	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
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	800	32	24.6	16.0%	589 (73.6%)	6 (0.8%)	150 (18.8%)	5 (0.6%)	6 (0.8%)	7 (0.9%)	37 (4.6%)	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
Brookhaven School	Public	PK, KG-6	7082 North Seedling Drive	Eagle Mountain	84005	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8733	1,081	43	25.3	13.2%	866 (80.1%)	6 (0.6%)	139 (12.9%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.1%)	49 (4.5%)	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
Black Ridge School	Public	PK, KG-6	9358 N. Sunset Drive	Eagle Mountain	84005	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8729	814	33	24.6	9.3%	730 (89.7%)	3 (0.4%)	47 (5.8%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	22 (2.7%)	67	179^th of 561 public elementary schools	68.1%		53.2	259^th of 561 public elementary schools	53.8%	80	62.9	45.1	63.3	59.7	64.4	45.1	53.8	36.6	48.1	65.8	60.7	$5,758	$246	$5,512
Desert Sky	Public	K-6	1747 E Wildcat Peak	Eagle Mountain	84005	Utah County	Alpine District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 610-8400	1,002	42	23.9	12.9%	775 (77.3%)	9 (0.9%)	138 (13.8%)	11 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (1.9%)	48 (4.8%)								(n/a)
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	1,052	40	26.2	12.1%	828 (78.7%)	16 (1.5%)	144 (13.7%)	8 (0.8%)	5 (0.5%)	10 (1.0%)	41 (3.9%)	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
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	498	24	20.7	20.3%	339 (68.1%)	15 (3.0%)	80 (16.1%)	19 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	30 (6.0%)	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
Eagle Valley School	Public	PK, KG-6	4475 N Heritage Dr	Eagle Mountain	84005	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8704	874	37	23.7	27.6%	606 (69.3%)	14 (1.6%)	182 (20.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.7%)	43 (4.9%)	30.2	402^nd of 561 public elementary schools	28.3%		39.2	346^th of 561 public elementary schools	38.3%	56	29.3	29.1	38.2	46.9	32.6	35.5	22.7	39.0	38.2	37.8	61.1	$6,489	$350	$6,140

Frequently Asked Questions about Ranches Academy

How many students attend Ranches Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 367 students attended Ranches Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Ranches Academy?

Students at Ranches Academy are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Is Ranches Academy a good school?

Ranches Academy ranks 115^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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