The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in Science. The lowest is 44% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Cherry Hill School
Cherry Hill School serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Orem, part of the Alpine District. The school sits in a mid-sized city that blends residential neighborhoods with a substantial commercial and institutional presence, shaped significantly by Utah Valley University. Orem’s built environment is predominantly suburban and auto-oriented, with an extensive trail network and a bus rapid transit line connecting it to neighboring Provo. The city has seen a modest population decline in recent years, a shift from its prior growth trajectory, and median home values in the area are above the national benchmark, reflecting a relatively expensive housing market.
Cherry Hill is a conventional public elementary school, not a charter or magnet. It serves a large enrollment for its pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade band. The student body is diverse in its composition: roughly two-fifths of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the racial and ethnic makeup is split between students who are Hispanic and students who are white, with smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, Black, or Asian. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source materials.
On state assessments, Cherry Hill’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among districts in Utah County. In math, about half of students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, the share was slightly lower. In science, the share was higher, with roughly half of students meeting the proficiency benchmark. These results come from the RISE assessment, and the school’s overall proficiency index places it above the middle of the pack when compared with other districts in the county. Because Cherry Hill serves only through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report.
The school’s academic program offerings were not detailed in the available data, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about enrichment, specials, and any advanced or intervention programs.
A major change is coming to the district. In November 2024, voters approved a plan to split Alpine District into three separate districts beginning in the 2027–28 school year. Cherry Hill, located in Orem, will fall under the new South District, which will also include Vineyard, Lindon, and Pleasant Grove. This reorganization will bring new school board members, new boundaries, and potentially new property tax structures. Families currently in the district should expect changes to governance and possibly to school assignment, though the timeline is set for the 2027–28 school year.
Housing in the area is expensive relative to national benchmarks. The typical home value in the zip code is well above the national median, and rents have risen sharply. For a family considering a move to the attendance area, the cost of entry is high, and the rental market has tightened considerably. The local unemployment rate is low, and median household income nationally has been stable, but the local housing market remains a significant factor for most families.
Cherry Hill is a school where a parent will want to ask about enrichment offerings and support services, since those details were not available in the data. The school’s academic results are solid relative to other schools in Utah County, with science being a relative strength. The coming district split means that families should expect changes in governance and possibly in school assignment within a few years. For a family looking at this school, the immediate question is whether the academic profile and community fit their child, and the medium-term question is how the district reorganization will affect their experience.
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