The top reported proficiency rate is 61% in Science. The lowest is 56% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Black Ridge School
Black Ridge School serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade and is part of the Alpine District, located in Eagle Mountain, Utah. The school sits in a community that has grown rapidly from a small settlement into a large, primarily residential suburb. Eagle Mountain remains overwhelmingly car-dependent, with no traditional downtown walkable core, though it offers extensive recreational trails and dozens of parks. The population is young and family-oriented, and most residents commute elsewhere for work, reflecting the area's character as a bedroom community for the Provo-Orem metro. The housing market reflects that growth pressure; home values and rents are above what is typical nationally, and the area continues to see intense development.
Academically, Black Ridge School posts proficiency rates on state assessments that place it in the top quartile relative to other districts across Utah County, a meaningful position given the county's large and varied set of districts. In math, reading and language arts, and science, the share of students scoring proficient or above is solidly above the median among its county peers. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism was not available.
The student body is large for an elementary school, and enrollment is concentrated in the primary and intermediate grades. Racially, the school is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and very small numbers from other backgrounds. A comparatively low share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that the school serves a relatively economically stable population. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not provided in the available data.
No program offerings, course access, or staffing details were included, so a parent seeking specifics about gifted services, special education support, or class sizes would need to inquire directly with the school.
A significant change is on the horizon for the entire district. Alpine District, the largest in Utah, voted to split into three separate districts beginning in the 2027-28 school year. Black Ridge School will become part of the new "West" district, which will include Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and two smaller communities. This reorganization will bring new school board governance, new boundary lines, and potentially different property tax structures. For families currently in the school, this means the district context will shift entirely in the near future, and the transition timeline is already underway with new board elections scheduled. The school itself will remain in place, but its administrative and financial framework will change.
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