North Star Academy
Tel:
(801) 302-9579
North Star Academy serves 523 students in grades Kindergarten-9.
North Star Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
North Star Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
North Star Academy's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-9 |
| Total Students | 523 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Star Academy is ranked within the top 10% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Star Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (UT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #53 out of 957 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 34:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 17% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 91% | 74% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Star Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, UT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Star Academy is Summit Academy High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kauri Sue Hamilton (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bluffdale School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverton Summit Academy High School Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 606 students10
0.4 miles
14942 S 560 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272 0.4 9-12 606 - Riverton Bluffdale School Math: 48% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 1,172 student10
0.5 miles
14323 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-8090 0.5 K-6 1,172 - Riverton Kauri Sue Hamilton Special Education School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 217 students10
0.7 miles
2827 W 13400 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8500 0.7 K-12 217 - Riverton Summit Academy - Bluffdale Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 547 students10
1.1 miles
1940 W. 14400 S.
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-9488 1.1 K-6 547 - Riverton Oquirrh Hills Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-9 | 1,077 student10
1.3 miles
12949 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350 1.3 7-9 1,077
School Reviews
| 5 This school is great! I am a seventh grader, and I am learning all the time! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Anynamous |
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