Is American Preparatory Academy - Salem a good school?

American Preparatory Academy - Salem ranks 148 th of 561 Utah alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Salem?

In the 2022-23 school year, 546 students attended American Preparatory Academy - Salem.

What is the racial makeup of American Preparatory Academy - Salem?

Students at American Preparatory Academy - Salem are 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

American Preparatory Academy - Salem

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American Preparatory Academy - Salem is a public charter school in Salem, Utah, serving 546 students in grades KG-10. The school is part of the American Preparatory Academy district, which is ranked 34 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

American Preparatory Academy - Salem generally outperforms the state and nearby schools in RISE test proficiency rates across various grade levels and subjects. For instance, in 6th grade English Language Arts, 64.5% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 47.4%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.79%) compared to some nearby schools like Bridges Nebo Transition Center (70.21%) and Freedom Preparatory Academy (42.47%). However, American Preparatory Academy - Salem has a higher student-teacher ratio (22.1) compared to some nearby schools like Lumen Scholar Institute (13.5) and Walden School of Liberal Arts (12.3).

The surrounding area offers a variety of school options, including alternative schools, public charters, and virtual schools, providing families with different educational approaches and specializations to choose from. While American Preparatory Academy - Salem has maintained strong academic performance over the past three years, the significant variation in free/reduced lunch rates among the nearby schools suggests that the school may serve a more affluent student population compared to some of the other schools in the area. This diversity in the educational landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for the school and the broader community to collaborate and share best practices.

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Public, Charter, Alternative K-10

1195 S Elk Ridge Drive
Salem, UT 84653

(801) 465-4434

District: American Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
148^th of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,288

Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

Number of students: 546

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

Hispanic:

16.1%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details American Preparatory Academy - Salem ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.68. (See more...)

Compare Details American Preparatory Academy - Salem ranks better than 83.3% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.74. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at American Preparatory Academy - Salem is $7,288.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

American Preparatory Academy - Salem:

SchoolDigger ranks American Preparatory Academy - Salem 148^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See American Preparatory Academy - Salem in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks American Preparatory Academy - Salem 35^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See American Preparatory Academy - Salem in the ranking list.)

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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 - Salem

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2019	53.33	274^th	572	52.1%
2021	58.58	226^th	559	59.6%
2022	54.11	262^nd	551	52.5%
2023	55.52	243^rd	561	56.7%
2024	71.68	148^th	561	73.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at American Preparatory Academy - Salem

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.03	261^st	428	39.0%
2024	54.07	199^th	429	53.6%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at American Preparatory Academy - Salem

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2019	58.56	85^th	222	61.7%
2021	68.65	54^th	213	74.6%
2022	76.05	40^th	209	80.9%
2023	61.06	76^th	216	64.8%
2024	77.74	35^th	210	83.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at American Preparatory Academy - Salem

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.79	44^th	191	77.0%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for American Preparatory Academy - Salem

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	449	1	4	38	0	0	3	495
2018	405	5	5	51	3	0	7	476
2019	441	5	3	48	1	8	8	514
2020	464	5	6	44	1	10	8	538
2021	379	5	9	49	1	3	9	455
2022	404	2	9	61	1	5	9	491
2023	426	3	10	88	1	4	14	546

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at American Preparatory Academy - Salem

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	495	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	476	n/a	n/a	37.2
2019	514	24.3	21.1	33.3
2020	538	24.9	21.5	29.6
2021	455	n/a	n/a	32.1
2022	491	24.0	20.4	21.6
2023	546	24.6	22.1	21.8

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 - Salem

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	495	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	476	n/a	n/a	37.2
2019	514	24.3	21.1	33.3
2020	538	24.9	21.5	29.6
2021	455	n/a	n/a	32.1
2022	491	24.0	20.4	21.6
2023	546	24.6	22.1	21.8

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 - Salem

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$203 (2.8%)	$7,084 (97.2%)	$7,288

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on American Preparatory Academy - Salem

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 274^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 243^rd of 561 Elementary schools	4.6%
Ranks 85^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 76^th of 216 Middle schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Salem)	61.9	35	26.9%
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 - Salem)	45.2	51.7	6.5%
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 - Salem)	48.8	48.2	0.6%
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 - Salem)	42.9	55.5	12.6%
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 - Salem)	61.9	44.4	17.5%
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 - Salem)	56.9	51	5.9%
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 - Salem)	41.2	44.9	3.7%
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 - Salem)	49	57.2	8.2%
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 - Salem)	51.2	51.8	0.6%
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 - Salem)	34.9	41.4	6.5%
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 - Salem)	52.3	60.4	8.1%
6th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)	55.6	55.9	0.3%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Salem)	41.5	46.7	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)	33.1	34.4	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Salem)	56.1	47.7	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)	15.5	44.1	28.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy - Salem)	48.8	43.2	5.6%
7th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)	33.1	43.4	10.3%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Salem)	55.8	48.9	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)	38.9	37	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Salem)	47.5	37.3	10.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)	20.7	31.3	10.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy - Salem)	46.5	51.2	4.7%
8th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)	49.2	45.6	3.6%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	514	546	6.2%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	10	233.3%
Hispanic	48	88	83.3%
Pacific Islander	8	4	50%
White	441	426	3.4%
Two or More Races	8	14	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.3%	21.8%	11.5%

Schools Near American Preparatory Academy - Salem

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	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 - Salem	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	1195 S Elk Ridge Drive	Salem	84653	Utah County	American Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 465-4434	546	25	22.1	21.8%	426 (78.0%)	3 (0.5%)	88 (16.1%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	14 (2.6%)								(n/a)							49.2	47.5	54.0	64.5	48.1		54.0	60.7	56.0	53.4	57.4		59.1	60.0	68.9	51.8		$7,288	$203	$7,084
Nebo Online School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	161 E 400 North	Salem	84653	Utah County	Nebo District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(801) 423-7029	1,736	0		21.3%	948 (54.6%)	2 (0.1%)	757 (43.6%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (0.6%)	11 (0.6%)								(n/a)
American Leadership Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	898 W 1100 S	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	American Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 794-2226	1,629	88	18.4	36.7%	980 (60.2%)	23 (1.4%)	565 (34.7%)	14 (0.9%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	40 (2.5%)								(n/a)	46.4	47.4	32.8	19.3	45.2	31.3	41.2	55.8	34.4	44.5	39.0	40.3	44.8	53.5	30.8	42.9	36.3	50.4	60.5	45.7	56.3	43.0	49.1	$6,552	$463	$6,089
Landmark High	Public, Alternative	K-12	612 S Main	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4030	342	21	16.5	42.1%	218 (63.7%)	2 (0.6%)	109 (31.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	9 (2.6%)								(n/a)																								$18,694	$425	$18,269
Nebo Advanced Learning Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	570 S Main	Springville	84663	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 489-2833	2	23	.0		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bridges Nebo Transition Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	165 S. 700 E.	Springville	84663	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4006	141	7	19.3	70.2%	93 (66.0%)	1 (0.7%)	37 (26.2%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (5.0%)								(n/a)																								$3,630	$368	$3,262
Freedom Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1190 W 900 N	Provo	84604	Utah County	Freedom Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 437-3100	1,321	74	17.9	42.5%	611 (46.3%)	24 (1.8%)	598 (45.3%)	44 (3.3%)	9 (0.7%)	28 (2.1%)	7 (0.5%)								(n/a)	30.7	33.9	21.2	17.6	34.1	26.3	48.4	36.9	35.5	51.6	38.3	27.5	55.8	46.0	45.2	31.8	42.4	13.9	42.7	40.2	41.4	34.2	30.2	$6,432	$603	$5,829
Provo eSchool	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	280 W 940 N	Provo	84604	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 374-4814	65	3	23.0	10.8%	31 (47.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (36.9%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.2%)	2 (3.1%)								(n/a)																								$6,182	$332	$5,850
Elizabeth DeLong School of the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	424 S 350 E	Orem	84058	Utah County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 224-6590	29	7	4.1	34.5%	18 (62.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)								(n/a)
Walden School of Liberal Arts	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4230 N University Ave	Provo	84604	Utah County	Walden School of Liberal Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 374-1545	426	35	12.3	39.7%	351 (82.4%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (12.2%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.3%)								(n/a)																						65.0		$7,760	$885	$6,874

American Preparatory Academy - Salem

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