Canyon Grove Academy

Canyon Grove Academy is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Pleasant Grove, Utah, with a total enrollment of 650 students. While the school has a predominantly white student population, its academic performance has been a concern, with consistently below-average test scores across all grade levels and subject areas compared to the state averages.

Canyon Grove Academy's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 369th out of 551 Utah elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 487th out of 561 in 2023-2024, earning it a 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's low test scores, with only 23.1% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 11.5% of 6th graders proficient in Math, suggest that students are struggling to meet academic standards. Additionally, the school's high student-teacher ratio of 28.5 to 1 may contribute to these challenges.

While the data does not indicate any direct correlation between the school's racial makeup and its academic performance, the relatively low percentage of non-white students (14.62%) and high free/reduced lunch rate (12.31%) suggest potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation. Canyon Grove Academy faces significant challenges in improving its academic outcomes and ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for all students within the Canyon Grove Academy district.