Wallace Stegner Academy

980 S. Bending River Ct.
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 727 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wallace Stegner 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 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wallace Stegner Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Wallace Stegner Academy's student population of 727 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
727 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Wallace Stegner 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 Wallace Stegner Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
#646 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
39%
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36%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
59%
19%
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Black
4%
1%
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White
17%
72%
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Hawaiian
13%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wallace Stegner Academy's ranking?
Wallace Stegner Academy is ranked #646 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Wallace Stegner Academy?
727 students attend Wallace Stegner Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wallace Stegner Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallace Stegner Academy?
Wallace Stegner Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Wallace Stegner Academy offer ?
Wallace Stegner Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wallace Stegner Academy part of?
Wallace Stegner Academy is part of Wallace Stegner Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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