Summary:
The Monticello Academy district in Utah is home to two public charter elementary schools: Monticello Academy and Monticello Academy West Point. While both schools serve elementary-aged students, the data analysis reveals notable differences in their performance and student demographics.
Monticello Academy West Point appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently outperforming Monticello Academy on standardized tests and earning a higher statewide ranking. Monticello Academy West Point placed 223rd out of 561 Utah elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, while Monticello Academy ranked 386th. This performance gap is evident across subject areas, with Monticello Academy West Point demonstrating higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the RISE (Readiness, Improvement, Success, Excellence) assessments.
The student demographics of the two schools also differ significantly. Monticello Academy has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students, while Monticello Academy West Point has a majority white student body. Additionally, Monticello Academy serves a larger proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 54.6% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 28.15% at Monticello Academy West Point. Despite these differences, the schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that factors beyond just resource allocation may be contributing to the performance gap.
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