Ranches Academy

Ranches Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-6 in Eagle Mountain, Utah. This standout school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in Utah. With a diverse student population and efficient resource allocation, Ranches Academy provides a high-quality education that prepares its students for success.

Ranches Academy's academic excellence is evident in its RISE assessment scores, which significantly exceed the state averages across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 63.3% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 48.3%, and 73.5% were proficient in Math, compared to the state average of 44.4%. The school's strong performance has earned it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 115th out of 561 elementary schools in Utah for the 2023-2024 school year.

Despite its relatively low spending of $6,230 per student, Ranches Academy maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20.3 to 1 and serves a diverse student population, with 79.56% White, 12.81% Hispanic, and 7.18% representing other racial/ethnic groups. While the school's overall performance is impressive, there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes, particularly in areas where proficiency rates, though above the state average, could be higher. Overall, Ranches Academy stands out as a model of academic excellence and efficient resource allocation within the Ranches Academy district.