Terra Academy
Tel:
(844) 322-6562
- Terra Academy serves 621 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Terra Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Terra Academy's student population of 621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 621 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
- Terra Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Terra Academy is 0.19, 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 | #736 out of 957 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 34:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 17% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 90% | 74% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate (16-17) | ≥80% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Terra Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, UT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Terra Academy is Uintah High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ashley Valley Educ. Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ashley School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vernal Uintah High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,725 student
0.2 miles
1880 W 500 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110 0.2 9-12 1,725 - Vernal Ashley Valley Educ. Center Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 123 students
0.4 miles
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675 0.4 8-12 123 - Vernal Ashley School Grades: K-5 | 567 students
0.9 miles
350 N 1150 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3170 0.9 K-5 567 - Vernal Maeser School Grades: K-5 | 581 students
1.0 miles
2670 W 1000 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3160 1.0 K-5 581 - Vernal Uintah Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 719 students
1.1 miles
161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130 1.1 6-8 719
School Reviews
| 3 I strongly disagree with the above. I have had two students go through Terra. My children have been there since the beginning. Terra has strengthened their chances for success at college, given them opportunities they would not have had otherwise. I cannot believe all the things Terra has been able to offer my two students over the years they have been there. I know for a fact that there is a reading program. Whether those teachers were adhering to, it is another story. It's also obvious that Terra has been trying very hard over the last four years to get good teachers in its classrooms. You can see by their test scores that those decisions have been the right ones. We celebrate Terra and thank them for being here for our students. Great School!!! - Posted by Parent - Parent of two students |
| 1 The hope that was Terra Academy has dimmed. The first two years, Terra Academy was a wonderful, collaborative environment, exceptionally pro-active. Teachers were well-supported by both admin and parents. We were committed to building something new, something needed and essential in our community. Terra's approach to education is flawed only by the lack of effective, responsive, and supportive administration. As the State noose has tightened because of low test scores, admin continues to ignore countless requests and pleadings from teachers for a reading program. A proper language program was only provided for K-3 the beginning of the 2018-19 school year, with significant improvements in language tests (which weren't recognized by admin). Admin remains unresponsive to teachers'' requests for quality, vetted programs that provide the sure foundation for any strong curriculum. The teachers are passionate about doing what's best for students. Unfortunately, with the current administration, mediocre academic results and low to moderate growth is the best parents can expect. Such a shame. - Posted by Teacher - Green Planet |
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