The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in Science. The lowest is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Cedar Valley School
Cedar Valley School serves students from preschool through sixth grade in the small rural town of Cedar Fort, on the western edge of Utah County. It is the only school in town and sits at the civic center, near the town hall. The school is part of Alpine District, a large district that is in the process of splitting into three smaller districts. Under the approved plan, Cedar Valley School will belong to the new West District, alongside schools in Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, and Saratoga Springs, starting in the 2027–28 school year. A parent moving into this area should be aware that school boundaries, governance, and tax structures will change in the near future.
Cedar Valley is a small school. The student body is predominantly White, with a Hispanic population that makes up roughly nine percent of enrollment and a very small share of students identifying as two or more races. About fourteen percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share well below the state average. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent seeking specialized support should ask the school directly.
The school offers state testing results for grades three through six through Utah’s RISE assessments. In English language arts, just over half of students scored at the proficient level. In math, the share was lower, at roughly forty-two percent. In science, about sixty-two percent of students met the proficiency bar. The school’s combined proficiency across tested subjects places it above the midpoint among districts in Utah County. These results give a mixed picture: science performance is a clear relative strength, math is softer, and English sits in the middle. A parent with a child who struggles in math may want to inquire about intervention supports.
Because the school ends at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate reported, and there is no chronic absenteeism data available. There is no publicly reported information on course access, staffing ratios, or discipline, so those dimensions of school life cannot be assessed from the available data.
Cedar Fort is a very small, low-density rural community. Homes are scattered along rural roads, the town lacks public transit, and nearly all workers drive alone, with commute times that can be long. There are no major employers in town; most residents commute to nearby cities such as Eagle Mountain, Lehi, or the Provo-Orem area for work. The town has a modest pioneer-era heritage, and civic life centers on the town hall, a community center, and annual events like a weeklong Pioneer Day celebration with a rodeo. There is no public library in town.
The housing market in the area shows values that have risen notably in recent years. Compared to national figures, homes are pricey, and the combination of rising costs and a mortgage rate that has climbed in recent months puts pressure on affordability. Rent is somewhat less expensive than a mortgage payment, but still a meaningful share of income. For a family considering a move here, the trade-off is a quiet rural setting with a small elementary school embedded in the community, but with higher housing costs and a long commute for secondary school and most jobs.
Cedar Valley School is a straightforward neighborhood elementary school in a town that remains largely off the beaten path. Its academic profile shows areas of strength in science and a middle-of-the-pack performance in English, while math is an area where a family might want to learn more. The school’s size and setting will appeal to families who want a small, close community feel and are comfortable with the commuting and limited services that come with rural life. The coming district split adds a layer of uncertainty about future governance and boundaries, which a parent should factor into any longer-term planning.
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