Advantage Arts Academy

Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Advantage Arts 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Advantage Arts Academy's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Advantage Arts Academy by grade.

School Rankings

Advantage Arts 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 Advantage Arts Academy is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#810 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Advantage Arts Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-24%
39%
(20-21)
25-29%
43%
(20-21)
30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
61%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Advantage Arts Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Advantage Arts Academy (AAA) is a tuition-free public charter school opening August 2020 in Herriman, Utah. Our rigorous curriculum is paired with arts integration to provide an enriched classroom focused on academics and creativity. Advantage Arts Academy is the only elementary school in Utah that will use the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program (BTSALP) model as a focus and not as a supplemental add-on program. By aligning the BTSALP model components, such as the instructional model, arts integration is incorporated in all core curriculum courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Advantage Arts Academy's ranking?
Advantage Arts Academy is ranked #810 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Advantage Arts Academy?
332 students attend Advantage Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Advantage Arts Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Advantage Arts Academy?
Advantage Arts Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Advantage Arts Academy offer ?
Advantage Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Advantage Arts Academy part of?
Advantage Arts Academy is part of Advantage Arts Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Advantage Arts Academy located?
Advantage Arts Academy is located in the Daybreak neighborhood of Herriman, UT.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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