Alianza Academy (Closed 2016)

420 E South Temple, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alianza 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 44%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (UT)
(14-15)
15-19%
45%
(14-15)
22%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
1%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)
33%
17%
Black
(15-16)
3%
1%
White
(15-16)
59%
75%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Two or more races
(15-16)
4%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School District Name
Alianza Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% UT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% UT state average).
How many students attend Alianza Academy?
392 students attend Alianza Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Alianza Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alianza Academy offer ?
Alianza Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alianza Academy part of?
Alianza Academy is part of Alianza Academy School District.

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