The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in Science. The lowest is 47% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Sage Hills School
Sage Hills School is an elementary school in Saratoga Springs serving students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. It is part of the Alpine District, a large suburban system that is in the middle of a historic reorganization. Voters approved a split of the district into three new entities starting in the 2027–28 school year, and Sage Hills will fall under the new “West” district along with the rest of Saratoga Springs. Families moving to the area should understand that the district governance, boundaries, and tax structure will change in the near future, though the school building and its daily operations will likely remain the same.
The school sits in a rapidly growing city. Saratoga Springs has transformed from a small community to a substantial suburb in a short period, and it is still only partially built out. The environment is primarily residential and family-oriented, with a young median age. The city lacks a traditional downtown; schools, parks, and civic institutions like the public library and the LDS temple are spread across a linear geography between Utah Lake and the Lake Mountain foothills. This is a car-dependent suburb where most residents commute to jobs along the Wasatch Front. New schools have opened frequently to keep pace with population growth, and Sage Hills is one of seven elementary schools serving the city.
Enrollment at Sage Hills is substantial for an elementary school, and the student body is predominantly white. A modest share of students are Hispanic, and small numbers identify as two or more races or as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. A small portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a relatively low rate. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the profile.
State testing results place the school’s overall proficiency across math, English language arts, and science in a range that sits above the midpoint among districts in Utah County. About half of students scored at the proficient level or above in each subject. This is a solid middle-ground performance for the county. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Absenteeism data were also not available.
Because the school serves only through sixth grade, there are no high school course pathways or advanced placement offerings to consider here. Families will choose their secondary schools later within the Alpine system or the new district structure. The strengths are straightforward: Sage Hills is a large suburban elementary school in a fast-growing area, with academic results that are slightly above the median for the county. The peer environment reflects the demographics of a young, family-oriented suburb with a relatively low rate of economic disadvantage. A parent considering this school should factor in the upcoming district split, which will alter which middle and high schools their children attend and could affect long-term consistency. For a family looking for a stable, moderately performing elementary in an expanding community, Sage Hills fits the profile of a capable neighborhood school.
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