The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in Science. The lowest is 50% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Springside School
Springside School is a public elementary school serving grades PK through 6 in Saratoga Springs, a fast-growing suburb on the northwest shore of Utah Lake. The school is part of Alpine District, the largest district in Utah, and will shift to a new district reorganization starting in the 2027–28 school year under a voter-approved split that places Saratoga Springs in a new “West” district along with Eagle Mountain, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield. Families moving to this area should be aware that district boundaries, governance, and tax structures are set to change, though Springside itself will remain open regardless.
The school enrolls a large student body for an elementary school, with a grade span that includes pre-kindergarten. The student population is predominantly White, with a notable Hispanic share and smaller numbers of students who are Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, or of two or more races. A small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a measure of economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported, so a parent may want to ask directly about those support programs.
Academically, Springside’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Utah County. That is a positive signal, though the picture varies by subject. On state assessments, about half of students met proficiency benchmarks in math and English language arts. Science proficiency was stronger, with a notably higher share reaching the proficient level. Given that the school serves only through grade 6, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was also unavailable. A parent looking for a fuller view of the school’s academic trajectory might ask the school directly about growth measures or how it supports students who are just below the proficiency mark.
Saratoga Springs itself is a high-growth, family-oriented bedroom community. The city has expanded rapidly from a very small population to a much larger one in recent decades, and it is only partially built out; new schools have opened nearly every few years to keep pace. Springside sits in a suburban residential area with strip commercial along main roads. The city lacks a traditional downtown, and its spread-out geography means car dependency is the norm. Housing values in the school’s ZIP code are high relative to national levels, and the area sees modest year-over-year appreciation. Rents are also elevated. The community is young, with a median age around 24 and a large share of residents under 18, reinforcing the family-oriented feel.
The school’s environment and access data, including discipline, staffing, attendance, and course access, were not available in the records used for this profile. That gap often reflects the nature of an elementary school where certain metrics are not publicly reported or not collected at that grade band, but a family may wish to contact the school for specifics on class sizes, teacher experience, and safety.
For a parent weighing options, Springside offers a solid academic footing in a high-growth suburb with a young, family-heavy population. The strongest area on state tests is science, while math and ELA are around the midpoint of the county’s districts. The coming district split adds a layer of uncertainty about future governance and boundaries, but the school itself continues to serve the same neighborhood. Families who value a suburban, car-dependent setting with rapid growth and new infrastructure may find Springside a natural fit. Those seeking a walkable downtown or more granular academic data will need to look further into what the school provides beyond the state test results.
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