Academy Park School

4580 Westpoint Dr
West Valley City, UT 84120
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Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Academy Park School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Academy Park School serves the southwest part of West Valley City, UT, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes around 5-10 minutes, with most zone edges located about 0.6 miles away and the furthest edge being 0.9 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Academy Park School's student population of 358 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
358 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Academy Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Park School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#890 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
40%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
22%
43%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
48%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
6%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
34%
69%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
7%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
66%
0.65

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
49.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Skyhawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy Park School's ranking?
Academy Park School is ranked #890 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Academy Park School often compared to?
Academy Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heartland School, Beehive School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Academy Park School?
358 students attend Academy Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Academy Park School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Park School?
Academy Park School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Academy Park School offer ?
Academy Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Academy Park School part of?
Academy Park School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Academy Park School serves the southwest part of West Valley City, UT, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes around 5-10 minutes, with most zone edges located about 0.6 miles away and the furthest edge being 0.9 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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