Serving 863 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Summit - 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit - Independence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Summit - Independence's student population of 863 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit - Independence ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit - Independence is 0.39, 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
#392 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
3%
1%
White
77%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit - Independence's ranking?
Summit - Independence is ranked #392 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Summit - Independence often compared to?
Summit - Independenceis often viewed alongside schools like Summit - Draper Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Summit - Independence?
863 students attend Summit - Independence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Summit - Independence students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit - Independence?
Summit - Independence has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Summit - Independence offer ?
Summit - Independence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Summit - Independence part of?
Summit - Independence is part of Summit Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Summit - Independence located?
Summit - Independence is located in the Independence at the Point neighborhood of Riverton, UT. There are 2 other public schools located in Independence at the Point.
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