Ascent Academies Of Utah School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,920 students in Ascent Academies Of Utah School District. Ascent Academies Of Utah School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Utah.
The top ranked public schools in Ascent Academies Of Utah School District are Ascent Academies Of Utah Farmington, Ascent Academies Of Utah Lehi and Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Ascent Academies Of Utah School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Utah public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Ascent Academies Of Utah School District |
| School District Website | http://www.ascentutah.org |
| School District Phone Number | (385) 220-2200 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 09 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (UT) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,065 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,920 Students | 667,256 Students |
| # of Teachers | n/a | 21 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Ascent Academies Of Utah School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 152 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (UT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #67 out of 153 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.42 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 7,235 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 36 Students | 11,331 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 292 Students | 114,096 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 15% | 17% |
| # of Black Students | 20 Students | 9,526 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of White Students | 1,481 Students | 496,641 Students |
| % White Students | 77% | 74% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 15 Students | 10,501 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 73 Students | 17,741 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 15,904 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 200 | 47,519 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 219 | 49,695 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 214 | 50,342 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 211 | 51,528 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 211 | 52,888 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 199 | 53,303 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 228 | 51,860 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 157 | 50,758 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 165 | 50,545 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 116 | 50,098 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 48,887 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 47,435 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 46,494 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $7,198 in this school district is less than the state median of $7,259. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,102 is less than the state median of $7,047. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (UT) |
| Total Revenue | $14 MM | $5 MM |
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| Spending | $12 MM | $4 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $7,198 | $7,259 |
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| Revenue / Student | $6,102 | $7,047 |
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Ascent Academies Of Utah School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Ascent Academies Of Utah Farmington Charter School22 South 650 West
Math: 53% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50%10
Farmington, UT 84025
(385) 220-2200
Grades: K-9 | 516 students
- Rank: #22.Ascent Academies Of Utah Lehi Charter School2199 W 900 N
Math: 52% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50%10
Lehi, UT 84043
(385) 374-9641
Grades: K-9 | 593 students
- Rank: #33.Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan Charter School5662 W 8200 S
Math: 35% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50%10
West Jordan, UT 84081
(385) 275-0909
Grades: K-9 | 811 students
- Rank: #44.Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley Charter School3830 South 5600 West
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 685-0228
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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