The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Science. The lowest is 65% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Cedar Ridge School
Cedar Ridge School sits in Hyde Park, a primarily residential suburb in Cache Valley just north of Logan. The community is growing at a steady rate and functions largely as a bedroom community for Logan and the broader region, with most working residents commuting by car. Housing values in the area are above the national median, and the typical estimated monthly mortgage payment is well above the average rent, making homeownership a significant financial commitment. The town has a traditional grid-based core along Center Street, where the city offices are located, and the overall texture is family-oriented.
The school serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade and is part of the Cache District. Enrollment is large for an elementary school, and the student body is predominantly white. A small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, well below the national average, and a very small portion of students are English learners or have disabilities, though data on those populations was not available in a complete format.
Academically, the school’s performance on Utah’s state assessments, known as RISE, is strong across all three tested subjects. In math, the share of students scoring at proficient or above is solid. In English language arts, the proficiency rate is also solid. In science, the proficiency rate is particularly high. When compared to other schools in Cache County, the school’s overall proficiency across subjects places it among the top performers. These results reflect strong academic preparation in the elementary grades.
Because the school only goes through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. No data was available on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or course access. The district brief notes that Cache District voters recently passed a substantial bond to fund construction of two new middle schools and a new elementary school, with a plan to move sixth grade out of elementary schools and into a middle school setting. That is a structural change that families with younger children may want to track, as it will eventually affect the grade configuration at Cedar Ridge.
For a family looking at this school, the picture is of a well-performing elementary school in an affluent, growing suburb. The student population is not very diverse economically or racially. The community is car-dependent and family-oriented, with limited street life and commercial activity. Housing costs are high relative to national benchmarks, which shapes who can live in the attendance area. The school’s academic results are strong, and the district is investing in new facilities to accommodate growth. Families who value a suburban setting with high test scores and a relatively homogeneous peer environment would find this school a natural fit. Those looking for more economic or racial diversity, or for a walkable community with urban amenities, would find a different character elsewhere in the valley.
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