The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in Science. The lowest is 20% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Treeside Charter School
Treeside Charter School is a single-site charter school in Provo, Utah, serving kindergarten through sixth grade. It operates as its own district under the same name, a common structure for Utah charter schools. The school is located on State Street, a major north-south corridor through the city, placing it in a mixed residential and commercial area near the southern part of Provo.
Enrollment is small for the grade band it serves, and the student body is predominantly white, with a large Hispanic minority and small shares of other racial groups. A substantial portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, giving the school a moderate income-need profile. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a family looking at this school would want to ask directly about the level of support offered for those groups.
The school operates on a traditional elementary model under charter status, but the available information does not describe a specific academic theme or instructional approach. The district brief turned up no recent major changes or strategic initiatives at the district level.
On state assessments, Treeside’s results are mixed and overall fall below the midpoint among districts in Utah County, according to a composite proficiency index. Performance in science was stronger than in English language arts, with math trailing notably behind. The data available covers different school years for different subjects and does not include participation rates, so a parent may want to ask the school about its recent testing patterns and any changes in assessment. Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The school is located in Provo, a city shaped heavily by Brigham Young University and a growing technology and health-care sector. Provo has a downtown core with streetscape upgrades, a FrontRunner commuter rail station, and a mix of residential neighborhoods, though much of the city outside downtown is auto-oriented. The city has been described as one of the faster-growing in Utah in the past, though recent census estimates show relatively flat population change. Home values in the area are moderately high by national measures but below the state average, and rents have been rising. The presence of several large employers and a university population gives the city a somewhat transient feel, reflected in a homeownership rate below the national norm.
For a family considering this school, the academic data is the most important point to investigate further. Proficiency levels are well below the average for Utah County, and the school lacks published data on several dimensions of school climate, including chronic absenteeism, discipline, and staffing ratios. Families who value strong conventional test scores may want to look closely at the school’s approach to instruction and any supports it offers for students who are behind. For families who prioritize a small, K-6 charter environment in Provo, the school provides that option, but the academic picture warrants a conversation with the school administration to understand current improvement efforts.
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