Serving 1,460 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wasatch Learning 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,460 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wasatch Learning Academy's student population of 1,460 students has grown by 145900% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 1000% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wasatch Learning 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 Wasatch Learning Academy is 0.20, 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
#543 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wasatch Learning Academy's ranking?
Wasatch Learning Academy is ranked #543 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Wasatch Learning Academy often compared to?
Wasatch Learning Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Wasatch Learning Academy?
1,460 students attend Wasatch Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wasatch Learning Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Wasatch Learning Academy offer ?
Wasatch Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wasatch Learning Academy part of?
Wasatch Learning Academy is part of Wasatch School District.
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