Academy For Math Engineering & Science

5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Academy For Math Engineering & Science serves 464 students in grades 9-12.
Academy For Math Engineering & Science placed in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 50% in UT)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academy For Math Engineering & Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Academy For Math Engineering & Science's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
464 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Academy For Math Engineering & Science is ranked within the top 5% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Academy For Math Engineering & Science is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
11%
2%
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Hispanic
18%
18%
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Black
4%
1%
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White
53%
73%
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Hawaiian
7%
2%
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Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
25%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy For Math Engineering & Science's ranking?
Academy For Math Engineering & Science is ranked #27 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Math Engineering & Science?
The graduation rate of Academy For Math Engineering & Science is 90-94%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Academy For Math Engineering & Science?
464 students attend Academy For Math Engineering & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Academy For Math Engineering & Science students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Academy For Math Engineering & Science offer ?
Academy For Math Engineering & Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Math Engineering & Science part of?
Academy For Math Engineering & Science is part of Academy For Math Engineering & Science School District.

School Reviews

5   11/28/2014
I loved going here. I felt like I belonged and I didn't have a bad teacher. There were so many opportunities to do all the things I really loved from science to musical theater. It was a fantastic experience and I would recommend it to anyone willing to work hard.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kickt

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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