Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mountain Sunrise Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Sunrise Academy's student population of 426 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Sunrise Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Sunrise Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
76%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
22%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Sunrise Academy's ranking?
Mountain Sunrise Academy is ranked #773 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mountain Sunrise Academy?
426 students attend Mountain Sunrise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mountain Sunrise Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Sunrise Academy?
Mountain Sunrise Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mountain Sunrise Academy offer ?
Mountain Sunrise Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mountain Sunrise Academy part of?
Mountain Sunrise Academy is part of Mountain Sunrise Academy School District.
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