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Summit Academy - Independence vs. Summit Academy - Bluffdale

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School Overview

School
Summit Academy - Independence
15327 S. Noell Nelson Drive
Riverton, UT 84065
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Summit Academy - Bluffdale
1940 W. 14400 S.
Riverton, UT 84065
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Summit Academy - Independence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 840 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Summit Academy - Independence ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Summit Academy - Bluffdale ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Total Students
840 students
517 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Summit Academy - Bluffdale over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
27 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Summit Academy - Bluffdale over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy - Independence with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Summit Academy School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy - Bluffdale with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Summit Academy School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#392 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
#498 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Summit Academy - Independence, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Summit Academy - Bluffdale, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit Academy - Independence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Summit Academy School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit Academy - Bluffdale who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Summit Academy School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit Academy - Independence who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Summit Academy School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit Academy - Bluffdale who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Summit Academy School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Summit Academy - Independence by grade.
This chart displays the students of Summit Academy - Bluffdale by grade.
Kindergarten Students
86
90
Grade 1 Students
89
95
Grade 2 Students
76
83
Grade 3 Students
81
85
Grade 4 Students
90
54
Grade 5 Students
93
61
Grade 6 Students
95
49
Grade 7 Students
112
-
Grade 8 Students
118
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Summit Academy - Independence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Summit Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Summit Academy - Bluffdale, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Summit Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Summit Academy - Independence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Summit Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Summit Academy - Bluffdale, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Summit Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Summit Academy - Independence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Summit Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Summit Academy - Bluffdale, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Summit Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Summit Academy - Independence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Summit Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Summit Academy - Bluffdale, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Summit Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Summit Academy - Independence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Summit Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Summit Academy - Independence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Summit Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Summit Academy - Bluffdale, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Summit Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Summit Academy - Independence, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Summit Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Summit Academy - Bluffdale, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Summit Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Summit Academy - Independence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Summit Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Summit Academy - Bluffdale, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Summit Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Summit Academy - Independence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Summit Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Summit Academy - Bluffdale, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Summit Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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