Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Altara School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower 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)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Altara School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Altara School's student population of 555 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Altara School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altara School is 0.40, 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
#284 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
76%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altara School's ranking?
Altara School is ranked #284 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Altara School?
555 students attend Altara School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Altara School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altara School?
Altara School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Altara School offer ?
Altara School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Altara School part of?
Altara School is part of Canyons School District.
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