Enrollment
1,471
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saratoga Springs, UT
Lake Mountain Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Mountain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003001575
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Mountain Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Saratoga Springs · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 29.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Mountain Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mountain Middle ranks #1 of 11 schools in Saratoga Springs, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003001575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Mountain Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Mountain Middle
Lake Mountain Middle is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Saratoga Springs, Utah, enrolling 1,471 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Utah schools and 37% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Utah average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,471 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 116 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Lake Mountain Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Mountain Middle compares
Lake Mountain Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.4:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 69% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,471 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,471
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Utah - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$8,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Lake Mountain Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Lake Mountain Middle.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lake Mountain Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Mountain Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Mountain Middle
How many students attend Lake Mountain Middle?
Lake Mountain Middle has 1,471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saratoga Springs, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Mountain Middle is 29.4:1, which is 37% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Mountain Middle?
8.7% of students at Lake Mountain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Mountain Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Mountain Middle is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Saratoga Springs, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Mountain Middle?
Lake Mountain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Mountain Middle rank among schools in Saratoga Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mountain Middle ranks #1 of 11 schools in Saratoga Springs, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saratoga Springs on the city page.
Is Lake Mountain Middle a good school?
Lake Mountain Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Lake Mountain Middle, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.
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