Is American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 a good school?

Yes. American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 ranks in the top 7.1% of Utah elementary schools.

How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,109 students attended American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2.

What is the racial makeup of American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2?

Students at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 are 38% White, 35% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

Summary:

American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Draper, Utah, with a diverse student population. The school consistently outperforms the state and its own American Preparatory Academy district in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 58.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55.6% for the American Preparatory Academy district and 46.7% for the state of Utah. The school also excels in serving specific student subgroups, ranking 1st out of all Utah elementary schools for Asian students and English Language Learner students in terms of academic performance. Additionally, the school performs well for its White and low socioeconomic status students, ranking 44th and 33rd, respectively, out of Utah elementary schools in these categories.

American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Utah, reaching as high as 40th out of 561 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong performance is not solely due to higher funding or lower class sizes, as its spending per student and student-teacher ratio are in line with nearby Canyons District and Jordan District schools. The school's consistent improvement and favorable comparison to nearby schools, such as Crescent School and Rosamond School, make it a standout educational institution in the Draper area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

11938 South Lone Peak Parkway
Draper, UT 84020

(801) 810-3590

District: American Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,334

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 1,109

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.3%

Asian:

34.6%

Hispanic:

20.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 ranks better than 92.9% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.21. (See more...)

Compare Details American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.7. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 has the largest elementary school student body size in the American Preparatory Academy School District. Student population at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.3%), Asian (34.6%), Hispanic (20.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 is 22.9. 1 elementary schools in the American Preparatory Academy School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 employs 48.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 is $6,334, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the American Preparatory Academy School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2:

SchoolDigger ranks American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 40^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

American Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks American Preparatory Academy 34^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2015	68.52	160^th	537	70.2%
2016	75.17	103^rd	533	80.7%
2017	80.94	69^th	526	86.9%
2018	68.11	156^th	528	70.5%
2019	64.17	200^th	572	65.0%
2021	53.44	277^th	559	50.4%
2022	58.09	231^st	551	58.1%
2023	69.15	156^th	561	72.2%
2024	88.21	40^th	561	92.9%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	98.14	1^st	26	96.2%
2023	98.54	1^st	25	96.0%
2024	99.81	1^st	23	95.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	60.97	33^rd	111	70.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	65.31	1^st	1	0.0%
2023	70.20	1^st	1	0.0%
2024	80.03	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	38.86	276^th	435	36.6%
2023	54.62	178^th	428	58.4%
2024	81.67	44^th	429	89.7%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2015	56.73	95^th	210	54.8%
2016	66.93	68^th	209	67.5%
2017	60.70	79^th	206	61.7%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Friday, February 11, 2022

Highly Recommend! Two of my kids have attended APA and both have loved it. One attended 1st through 6th grades and the other from K to 3rd Grade. Great teachers and excellent administration. Curriculum is fantastic. 10 out of 10 Close Quote

Enrollment information for American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	864	4	35	38	2	4	14	961
2015	800	6	52	66	1	3	13	941
2016	828	8	68	63	1	2	18	988
2017	667	11	87	86	3	1	22	877
2018	633	7	187	164	1	6	21	1019
2019	674	17	300	211	2	12	39	1255
2020	606	24	347	210	3	10	26	1226
2021	545	23	399	214	6	11	19	1217
2022	468	22	403	248	5	6	22	1174
2023	438	17	380	235	5	11	25	1111
2024	425	25	384	231	5	10	29	1109

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	961	34.2	28.0	12.1
2015	941	n/a	n/a	11.8
2016	988	n/a	n/a	10.5
2017	877	34.2	25.6	13.5
2018	1019	n/a	n/a	17.4
2019	1255	44.1	28.4	18.5
2020	1226	43.9	27.8	17.7
2021	1217	n/a	n/a	19.1
2022	1174	46.0	25.4	17.6
2023	1111	44.6	24.8	17.4
2024	1109	48.2	22.9	17.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	961	34.2	28.0	12.1
2015	941	n/a	n/a	11.8
2016	988	n/a	n/a	10.5
2017	877	34.2	25.6	13.5
2018	1019	n/a	n/a	17.4
2019	1255	44.1	28.4	18.5
2020	1226	43.9	27.8	17.7
2021	1217	n/a	n/a	19.1
2022	1174	46.0	25.4	17.6
2023	1111	44.6	24.8	17.4
2024	1109	48.2	22.9	17.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$106 (1.7%)	$6,228 (98.3%)	$6,334

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 200^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 156^th of 561 Elementary schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2)	48.1	44.8	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)	42.4	36.7	5.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2)	46.8	50.6	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)	39	48	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2)	53.1	45.8	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)	43.1	41.4	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2)	57	56.9	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)	43.5	50.2	6.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2)	58.9	55.6	3.3%
4th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)	48.9	49.6	0.7%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2)	53.7	57.5	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)	45.6	49.7	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2)	52.6	56.1	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)	43.7	44.8	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2)	59.4	61.8	2.4%
5th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)	50.1	54.4	4.3%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2)	56.7	57.4	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)	48.6	45.1	3.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2)	52.4	56.3	3.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)	42	39.2	2.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2)	57.6	68.6	11%
6th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)	55.6	55.9	0.3%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1255	1111	11.5%
African American	17	17
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	300	380	26.7%
Hispanic	211	235	11.4%
Pacific Islander	12	11	8.3%
White	674	438	35%
Two or More Races	39	25	35.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.5%	17.4%	1.1%

Schools Near American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)						RISE Mathematics (2024)						RISE Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2	Public, Charter	K-6	11938 South Lone Peak Parkway	Draper	84020	Salt Lake County	American Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 810-3590	1,109	48	22.9	17.2%	425 (38.3%)	25 (2.3%)	231 (20.8%)	384 (34.6%)	5 (0.5%)	10 (0.9%)	29 (2.6%)	88.2	40^th of 561 public elementary schools	92.9%		69.2	156^th of 561 public elementary schools	72.2%	116	58.4	56.7	68.8	71.7			68.3	72.3	71.7	65.5			63.6	71.7	78.9			$6,334	$106	$6,228
Rivers Edge School	Public	K-8	319 W 11000 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 565-7584	14	7	1.8	64.3%	7 (50.0%)	1 (7.1%)	4 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1	Public, Charter	K-6	12892 S Pony Express Rd	Draper	84020	Salt Lake County	American Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 553-8500	609	26	23.4	14.1%	312 (51.2%)	18 (3.0%)	84 (13.8%)	175 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (2.8%)								(n/a)																		$6,520	$177	$6,343
Crescent School	Public	K-5	11100 S 230 E	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8200	455	23	19.6	36.5%	288 (63.3%)	1 (0.2%)	133 (29.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	18 (4.0%)	29.2	409^th of 561 public elementary schools	27.1%		51.6	272^nd of 561 public elementary schools	51.5%	137	42.7	38.3	29.8				43.3	42.5	27.5				42.5	32.2				$9,048	$770	$8,278
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan	Public, Charter	K-6	1437 W 11400 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Hawthorn Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 260-3040	598	30	19.9	29.4%	375 (62.7%)	12 (2.0%)	129 (21.6%)	25 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.8%)	45 (7.5%)	47.6	307^th of 561 public elementary schools	45.3%		48.3	290^th of 561 public elementary schools	48.3%	17	42.3	45.5	46.3	44.5			47.9	49.4	40.6	31.1			49.4	53.6	55.6			$5,014	$332	$4,682
South Jordan School	Public	K-6	11205 S Black Cherry Way	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-8000	891	41	21.7	15.0%	693 (77.8%)	2 (0.2%)	95 (10.7%)	15 (1.7%)	5 (0.6%)	30 (3.4%)	51 (5.7%)	67.3	176^th of 561 public elementary schools	68.6%		63.7	189^th of 561 public elementary schools	66.3%	13	63.2	50.4	49.0	60.3			60.7	55.2	46.2	45.3			60.0	50.4	62.8			$7,222	$380	$6,842
Altara School	Public	K-5	800 E 11000 S	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7675	563	26	22.0	21.0%	408 (72.5%)	10 (1.8%)	107 (19.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.5%)	72.9	137^th of 561 public elementary schools	75.6%		81.4	87^th of 561 public elementary schools	84.5%	50	75.9	48.9	50.1				67.1	69.3	50.8				57.2	55.8				$9,696	$477	$9,220
Sprucewood School	Public	K-5	12025 S 1000 E	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9475	314	15	21.6	24.8%	237 (75.5%)	8 (2.5%)	46 (14.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.3%)	15 (4.8%)	66.7	181^st of 561 public elementary schools	67.7%		66.3	174^th of 561 public elementary schools	69.0%	7	37.2	61.4	53.3				62.7	58.1	46.7				69.3	55.0				$8,760	$537	$8,223
Willow Springs School	Public	K-5	13283 S Bellevue Way	Draper	84020	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9700	569	29	19.4	22.0%	433 (76.1%)	2 (0.4%)	79 (13.9%)	14 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	37 (6.5%)	56.3	241^st of 561 public elementary schools	57.0%		66	176^th of 561 public elementary schools	68.6%	65	60.7	41.7	48.2				51.1	46.1	55.3				46.1	53.1				$7,482	$408	$7,074
Channing Hall	Public, Charter	K-8	13515 S 150 E	Draper	84020	Salt Lake County	Channing Hall	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 572-2709	542	29	18.5	13.1%	347 (64.0%)	6 (1.1%)	81 (14.9%)	69 (12.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.5%)	64.5	195^th of 561 public elementary schools	65.2%		72.1	136^th of 561 public elementary schools	75.8%	59	62.1	54.6	57.5	43.2	56.6	60.0	65.1	61.1	63.0	27.5	36.6	22.7	55.3	57.5	49.1	52.8	56.9	$6,863	$242	$6,621

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