North Star Academy
Tel:
(801)302-9579
- North Star Academy serves 530 students in grades Kindergarten-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 25%.
School Overview
- North Star Academy's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-9 |
| Total Students | 530 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- North Star Academy's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Star Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (UT) |
| Overall School Rank | #53 out of 932 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 17% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 93% | 75% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.30 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Star Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverton Summit Academy High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 538 students
0.4 miles
14942 S 560 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801)495-3272 0.4 9-12 538 - Riverton Bluffdale School Grades: K-6 | 959 students
0.5 miles
14323 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801)254-8090 0.5 K-6 959 - Riverton Kauri Sue Hamilton Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 220 students
0.7 miles
2827 W 13400 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801)567-8500 0.7 K-12 220 - Riverton Summit Academy - Bluffdale Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 532 students
1.1 miles
1940 W. 14400 S.
Riverton, UT 84065
(801)254-9488 1.1 K-8 532 - Riverton Oquirrh Hills Middle School Grades: 7-9 | 1097 students
1.3 miles
12949 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801)412-2350 1.3 7-9 1097
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