Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountainside School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountainside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountainside School's student population of 514 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Mountainside School ranks within the top 20% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountainside School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 957 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cache School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountainside School's ranking?
Mountainside School is ranked #117 out of 957 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mountainside School?
514 students attend Mountainside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mountainside School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountainside School?
Mountainside School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountainside School offer ?
Mountainside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mountainside School part of?
Mountainside School is part of Cache School District.
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