Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Neil Armstrong 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 34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neil Armstrong Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Neil Armstrong Academy's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Neil Armstrong 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 Neil Armstrong Academy is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
51%
71%
Hawaiian
11%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neil Armstrong Academy's ranking?
Neil Armstrong Academy is ranked #674 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Neil Armstrong Academy often compared to?
Neil Armstrong Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Neil Armstrong Academy?
744 students attend Neil Armstrong Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Neil Armstrong Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neil Armstrong Academy?
Neil Armstrong Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Neil Armstrong Academy offer ?
Neil Armstrong Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Neil Armstrong Academy part of?
Neil Armstrong Academy is part of Granite School District.
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