The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in Science. The lowest is 35% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Bonneville School
Bonneville School is a public elementary school in Orem, serving students from preschool through sixth grade. It is part of the Alpine District, the largest school district in Utah. The school sits in a suburban neighborhood of Orem, a mid-sized city that blends residential areas with commercial corridors and the campus of Utah Valley University.
The student body is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of Pacific Islander and multiracial students. More than a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a notable share of households with lower incomes. Data on special education and English learner enrollment was not available in the information reviewed.
On the state's RISE assessments, about a third of students were proficient in math and in English language arts, while science proficiency was somewhat higher. The school's overall performance, averaged across tested subjects and grades, places it below the midpoint relative to the school districts in Utah County. Because the school only serves elementary grades, no graduation rate is reported. Information on chronic absenteeism and discipline is also absent from the data provided. A parent interested in specific academic supports or enrichment offerings may wish to follow up with the school directly.
Orem's housing market is expensive. Typical home values are well above national medians, and rents are similarly high. The city's population, after decades of growth, has seen a slight decline in recent years. Orem is auto-oriented with a layout that spreads along State Street and Interstate 15, though it does have an extensive trail network and a bus rapid transit line connecting to Provo. Utah Valley University is a major economic and cultural anchor, and civic amenities include an award-winning library, the SCERA Center for the Arts, and several parks.
A significant change is underway for all families in Alpine District. In 2024, voters passed a measure to split the district into three separate entities, scheduled to begin operating in the 2027-28 school year. Bonneville School will belong to the new South district, which will cover Orem, Vineyard, Lindon, and Pleasant Grove. This reorganization will bring new school board members, new attendance boundaries, and a new tax structure. For families with children currently in early grades, this transition will occur before the student finishes elementary school, potentially affecting school assignments and resources.
Bonneville School appears to serve a diverse student body with moderate academic performance on state tests. The community is suburban and relatively expensive. The upcoming district split adds a layer of uncertainty and opportunity for families. The school's smaller size and elementary focus mean that students will move to a middle school within the same district and later to one of several high schools, but those feeder patterns may shift with the reorganization. This narrative is based solely on data provided; some information, such as class sizes, program offerings, and teacher qualifications, was not available in this review.
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