Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Terra 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 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 10% 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-12
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Terra Academy's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Terra 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 Terra Academy is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terra Academy's ranking?
Terra Academy is ranked #844 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Terra Academy often compared to?
Terra Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Uintah Middle School, Vernal Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Terra Academy?
The graduation rate of Terra Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Terra Academy?
646 students attend Terra Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Terra Academy students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terra Academy?
Terra Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Terra Academy offer ?
Terra Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Terra Academy part of?
Terra Academy is part of Terra Academy School District.
School Reviews
3 3/26/2020
I strongly disagree with the above. I have had two students go through Terra. My children have been there since the beginning. Terra has strengthened their chances for success at college, given them opportunities they would not have had otherwise. I cannot believe all the things Terra has been able to offer my two students over the years they have been there. I know for a fact that there is a reading program. Whether those teachers were adhering to, it is another story. It's also obvious that Terra has been trying very hard over the last four years to get good teachers in its classrooms. You can see by their test scores that those decisions have been the right ones. We celebrate Terra and thank them for being here for our students. Great School!!!
1 9/30/2019
The hope that was Terra Academy has dimmed. The first two years, Terra Academy was a wonderful, collaborative environment, exceptionally pro-active. Teachers were well-supported by both admin and parents. We were committed to building something new, something needed and essential in our community. Terra's approach to education is flawed only by the lack of effective, responsive, and supportive administration. As the State noose has tightened because of low test scores, admin continues to ignore countless requests and pleadings from teachers for a reading program. A proper language program was only provided for K-3 the beginning of the 2018-19 school year, with significant improvements in language tests (which weren't recognized by admin). Admin remains unresponsive to teachers'' requests for quality, vetted programs that provide the sure foundation for any strong curriculum. The teachers are passionate about doing what's best for students. Unfortunately, with the current administration, mediocre academic results and low to moderate growth is the best parents can expect. Such a shame.
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