Alpine School District schools showed considerable improvement according to annual school report cards released by the Utah State Board of Education. The reports reflect school performance during the 2025–26 school year.
Several elementary schools recorded significant gains in overall performance. Westfield Elementary in Alpine saw a 9.9 percentage point increase, driven by achievement, growth, and lowest-quartile growth. Aspen Elementary in Orem increased by 7.5 percentage points through stronger growth and lowest-quartile growth. Bonneville Elementary in Orem reported a 7.2 percentage point increase in overall performance, with gains in achievement, growth, lowest-quartile growth, and English Learner progress. Forbes Elementary in American Fork saw a 4.1 percentage point increase, supported by a substantial rise in English Learner progress and a smaller gain in achievement.
Intermediate schools also showed notable progress. Lake Mountain Middle in Saratoga Springs increased by 5.7 percentage points with improvements across all four reported indicators. Pleasant Grove Junior High in Pleasant Grove saw a 4.7 percentage point increase, supported by gains in growth, lowest-quartile growth, and English Learner progress. Willowcreek Middle in Lehi recorded a 3.4 percentage point increase through gains in achievement, growth, and lowest-quartile growth.
High schools reported various increases in overall performance. Lone Peak High in Highland increased by 6.4 percentage points with gains in achievement, growth, and English Learner progress. Pleasant Grove High in Pleasant Grove saw a 4.5 percentage point increase in performance. Westlake High in Saratoga Springs increased by 3.0 percentage points through improvements in English Learner progress, postsecondary readiness, and achievement. Skyridge High in Lehi also saw a 3.0 percentage point increase, driven by achievement and postsecondary readiness.
Jason Crowton, Director of Results and Achievement at Alpine School District, stated that report cards help the district identify trends, celebrate successes, and recognize areas for improvement. He noted that achievement measures student performance on Utah RISE and Utah Aspire Plus assessments against state standards, while growth tracks year-to-year progress relative to peers. Crowton added that standardized tests are one tool among many and that report cards do not tell the whole story of a school or student.
Camille Zollinger, principal at Westfield Elementary, said the district is invested in helping every student grow and views the results as a reflection of the dedication of teachers and staff. Zollinger stated the goal is to develop capable, literate learners who can think critically and continue learning throughout their lives.
