The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in Science. The lowest is 60% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Lindon School
Lindon School serves students from preschool through sixth grade in Lindon, a suburban community in Utah County that is part of the Provo-Orem metropolitan area. The school is part of the Alpine School District, which is in the midst of a major reorganization: voters approved a split of the district into three separate entities, set to take effect in the 2027-28 school year. Under the approved plan, Lindon will fall within the new South district along with Orem, Pleasant Grove, and Vineyard, which means families currently tied to Lindon School will see school boundaries, governance, and potentially property tax structures change in the coming years. New school board members for each new district are slated to be elected in 2025.
Lindon itself is a low-density community that blends residential neighborhoods with commercial and industrial corridors along State Street and Geneva Road. The city lacks a traditional downtown core; civic functions are centered around City Hall on North State Street, and schools sit on separated campuses. The area has seen population growth and very tight housing supply, with low vacancy rates indicating ongoing development pressure. For families considering a move, typical home values in the area are well above national and state benchmarks, and the estimated monthly mortgage payment on a median-priced home is notably higher than the estimated rent, which suggests that buying carries a significant cost premium relative to renting in this market.
The school enrolls a moderate number of students for a school serving this grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up the next largest group. Students who identify as two or more races, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and Black each account for small shares of enrollment. Roughly one in six students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that is on the lower end nationally and suggests a relatively affluent student body overall.
On state assessments, Lindon School’s students posted proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science that all fell comfortably above the midpoint among districts in Utah County, landing in the top quarter when compared across the county. These results position the school as a strong performer on the measures available for its grade range. The school’s proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, also places it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Utah County. Because the school serves only through sixth grade, there is no high school graduation rate to report.
Data on chronic absenteeism was not available, and information on student discipline, staffing ratios, and course access was also missing from the record. Families who want a fuller picture of the school’s climate and support structures may wish to follow up directly with the school or district for those details.
For a family in the Lindon area with elementary-age children, Lindon School offers a solid academic record in a stable suburban setting, though the impending district split adds a layer of change to the long-term picture. The school’s strong proficiency results in math, reading, and science, paired with a relatively affluent and homogeneous student body, may appeal to families who place a high priority on academic performance metrics. The semi-rural character of the town and the lack of a walkable downtown mean that most errands and activities will require a car, and the tight housing market means homes are expensive and inventory is limited.
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