Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Scholar 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 is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scholar Academy's student population of 664 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scholar Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scholar Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#754 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scholar Academy's ranking?
Scholar Academy is ranked #754 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Scholar Academy often compared to?
Scholar Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Academy, Bonneville Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Scholar Academy?
664 students attend Scholar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Scholar Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scholar Academy?
Scholar Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Scholar Academy offer ?
Scholar Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Scholar Academy part of?
Scholar Academy is part of Scholar Academy School District.
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