American Preparatory Academy - Salem

1195 S Elk Ridge Drive
Salem, UT 84653
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-10, American Preparatory Academy - Salem 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 43% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in UT
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

American Preparatory Academy - Salem's student population of 546 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
546 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

American Preparatory Academy - Salem 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 American Preparatory Academy - Salem is 0.37, which is less 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)
#374 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
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(20-21)
43%
39%
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(20-21)
45%
43%
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(20-21)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
20%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
78%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Preparatory Academy - Salem's ranking?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem is ranked #374 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
546 students attend American Preparatory Academy - Salem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of American Preparatory Academy - Salem students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does American Preparatory Academy - Salem offer ?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is American Preparatory Academy - Salem part of?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem is part of American Preparatory Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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