Is North Star Academy a good school?

Yes. North Star Academy ranks in the top 8.4% of Utah alternative schools.

How many students attend North Star Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 526 students attended North Star Academy.

What is the racial makeup of North Star Academy?

Students at North Star Academy are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

North Star Academy

Summary:

North Star Academy is a public charter school in Bluffdale, Utah, serving 526 students from kindergarten to 9th grade. The school consistently outperforms the state average in RISE/English Language Arts, RISE/Mathematics, and RISE/Science assessments across all grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 52.1% in 3rd grade to 85.5% in 5th grade for English Language Arts, and 52% in 6th grade to 68.8% in 4th and 5th grades for Mathematics.

North Star Academy has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 5.47% to 7.36% over the past three school years, significantly lower than nearby schools like Entrada (32%), Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi (33.12%), and Kauri Sue Hamilton (30.08%). Additionally, North Star Academy maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 19.4 to 21 students per teacher, which is lower than some nearby schools like Athlos Academy of Utah (55.2) and Career Academy of Utah (5.7).

When compared to nearby schools, North Star Academy stands out for its consistent academic excellence and potentially more personalized learning environment. While some nearby schools, such as Entrada and Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi, have a more diverse student population and lower academic proficiency rates, they still perform better than the state averages in some areas. Other nearby schools, like Hawthorn Academy West Jordan, Early Light Academy at Daybreak, and Providence Hall, have a more diverse student population but generally lower academic performance than North Star Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-9

2920 W 14000 S
Bluffdale, UT 84065

(801) 302-9579

District: North Star Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,914

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 526

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Asian:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Star Academy ranks better than 91.6% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.15. (See more...)

Compare Details North Star Academy ranks better than 92.9% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.78. (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Star Academy is $5,914.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks North Star Academy 47^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See North Star Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Star Academy 15^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See North Star Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at North Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	76.79	97^th	498	80.5%
2009	87.39	15^th	509	97.1%
2010	86.21	17^th	518	96.7%
2011	81.16	54^th	563	90.4%
2012	86.32	12^th	579	97.9%
2013	84.59	28^th	576	95.1%
2014	90.23	28^th	509	94.5%
2015	90.16	26^th	537	95.2%
2016	86.55	40^th	533	92.5%
2017	85.82	49^th	526	90.7%
2018	86.27	43^rd	528	91.9%
2019	77.99	99^th	572	82.7%
2021	85.38	56^th	559	90.0%
2022	87.66	44^th	551	92.0%
2023	89.86	31^st	561	94.5%
2024	87.15	47^th	561	91.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at North Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	81.71	46^th	435	89.4%
2023	84.64	35^th	428	91.8%
2024	78.53	58^th	429	86.5%

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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 North Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	60.75	80^th	200	60.0%
2009	78.62	17^th	205	91.7%
2010	81.61	9^th	201	95.5%
2011	82.98	8^th	222	96.4%
2012	83.38	8^th	238	96.6%
2013	83.26	4^th	243	98.4%
2014	87.04	11^th	185	94.1%
2015	84.13	18^th	210	91.4%
2016	86.59	9^th	209	95.7%
2017	72.40	45^th	206	78.2%
2018	88.93	6^th	172	96.5%
2019	90.81	8^th	222	96.4%
2021	83.05	20^th	213	90.6%
2022	72.76	48^th	209	77.0%
2023	88.02	12^th	216	94.4%
2024	86.78	15^th	210	92.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at North Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	65.37	54^th	191	71.7%
2023	79.83	22^nd	191	88.5%
2024	83.07	14^th	183	92.3%

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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 North Star Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	439	3	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	446
2007	485	8	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	496
2008	431	8	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	445
2009	475	12	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	498
2010	430	10	2	10	2	n/a	n/a	45	499
2011	484	9	4	9	2	0	0	0	508
2012	480	6	4	15	0	0	5	0	510
2013	478	6	6	14	0	0	6	0	510
2014	496	7	6	10	0	0	8	0	527
2015	490	7	8	16	0	1	8	0	530
2016	492	4	10	14	0	2	8	0	530
2017	488	5	9	19	0	2	7	0	530
2018	475	4	7	26	0	1	10	0	523
2019	484	4	10	27	0	1	10	0	536
2020	470	4	11	29	0	1	12	0	527
2021	470	4	11	27	0	3	15	0	530
2022	457	2	16	30	0	4	21	0	530
2023	436	2	29	35	1	3	20	0	526

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Star Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	446	22.0	20.3	0
2007	496	20.6	24.1	16.9
2008	445	22.4	19.9	13.7
2009	498	7.5	11.8	7.4
2010	499	23.2	21.4	12.6
2011	508	22.6	22.4	12.2
2012	510	23.0	22.1	14.9
2013	510	24.2	21.0	21.8
2014	527	24.5	21.4	13.3
2015	530	n/a	n/a	11.7
2016	530	n/a	n/a	9.2
2017	530	24.5	21.5	8.9
2018	523	n/a	n/a	8.4
2019	536	25.0	21.3	7.3
2020	527	25.3	20.7	7.8
2021	530	n/a	n/a	7.4
2022	530	25.1	21.0	5.5
2023	526	27.0	19.4	7.2

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 North Star Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	446	22.0	20.3	0
2007	496	20.6	24.1	16.9
2008	445	22.4	19.9	13.7
2009	498	7.5	11.8	7.4
2010	499	23.2	21.4	12.6
2011	508	22.6	22.4	12.2
2012	510	23.0	22.1	14.9
2013	510	24.2	21.0	21.8
2014	527	24.5	21.4	13.3
2015	530	n/a	n/a	11.7
2016	530	n/a	n/a	9.2
2017	530	24.5	21.5	8.9
2018	523	n/a	n/a	8.4
2019	536	25.0	21.3	7.3
2020	527	25.3	20.7	7.8
2021	530	n/a	n/a	7.4
2022	530	25.1	21.0	5.5
2023	526	27.0	19.4	7.2

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 North Star Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$219 (3.7%)	$5,695 (96.3%)	$5,914

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Star Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 99^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 31^st of 561 Elementary schools	11.8%
Ranks 8^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 12^th of 216 Middle schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	65.3	60	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	65.3	60	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Star Academy)	43.8	59.2	15.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Star Academy)	43.8	59.2	15.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	43.1	72.9	29.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	43.1	72.9	29.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Star Academy)	54	70.2	16.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Star Academy)	54	70.2	16.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (North Star Academy)	58.8	80.9	22.1%
4th Grade Science (North Star Academy)	58.8	80.9	22.1%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	71.2	80.9	9.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	71.2	80.9	9.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Star Academy)	74	57.5	16.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Star Academy)	74	57.5	16.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (North Star Academy)	69.2	78.3	9.1%
5th Grade Science (North Star Academy)	69.2	78.3	9.1%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	82.4	76	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	82.4	76	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Star Academy)	72.5	55.1	17.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Star Academy)	72.5	55.1	17.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (North Star Academy)	76.5	81.6	5.1%
6th Grade Science (North Star Academy)	76.5	81.6	5.1%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	81.1	49	32.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	81.1	49	32.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Science (North Star Academy)	81.1	58.9	22.2%
7th Grade Science (North Star Academy)	81.1	58.9	22.2%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	50	52.7	2.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	50	52.7	2.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	42	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Star Academy)	74.1	58	16.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Star Academy)	74.1	58	16.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (North Star Academy)	55.6	52.8	2.8%
8th Grade Science (North Star Academy)	55.6	52.8	2.8%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.2	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	73.7	57.4	16.3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Academy)	73.7	57.4	16.3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (North Star Academy)	70.2	50	20.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (North Star Academy)	70.2	50	20.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (North Star Academy)	50.9	65.2	14.3%
9th Grade Science (North Star Academy)	50.9	65.2	14.3%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	536	526	1.9%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	10	29	190%
Hispanic	27	35	29.6%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	484	436	9.9%
Two or More Races	10	20	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.3%	7.2%	0.1%

Schools Near North Star Academy

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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
North Star Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	2920 W 14000 S	Bluffdale	84065	Salt Lake County	North Star Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 302-9579	526	27	19.4	7.2%	436 (82.9%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (6.7%)	29 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	20 (3.8%)								(n/a)	52.4		43.9		61.9		52.1	81.2	85.5	66.0	72.0	66.7	56.3	68.8	68.8	52.0		54.6	87.5	81.3	72.0	54.3	64.3	$5,914	$219	$5,695
Kauri Sue Hamilton	Public, Alternative	K-12	2827 W 13400 S	Riverton	84065	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 567-8500	236	25	9.3	30.1%	171 (72.5%)	6 (2.5%)	35 (14.8%)	7 (3.0%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.7%)	11 (4.7%)								(n/a)																								$32,125	$3,487	$28,637
Providence Hall	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4795 W Patriot Ridge Drive	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Providence Hall	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 727-8260	2,163	118	18.3	16.9%	1,445 (66.8%)	28 (1.3%)	462 (21.4%)	67 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (1.2%)	134 (6.2%)								(n/a)	38.9	54.9	33.4	34.1	42.7	52.9	32.9	29.6	39.9	38.9	36.1	35.9	45.3	44.7	47.1	27.8	48.9	37.0	31.1	47.1	61.1	31.9	39.3	$7,309	$244	$7,064
Summit Academy High School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	14942 S 560 West	Bluffdale	84065	Salt Lake County	Summit Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(801) 495-3272	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	50.4	49.0	27.5	20.6	46.9	31.2
Mountain West Montessori Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	4125 W Foxview Dr.	South Jordan	84009	Salt Lake County	Mountain West Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 566-6962	462	22	20.8	15.4%	337 (72.9%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (17.7%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	30 (6.5%)								(n/a)							25.0	33.4	54.0	43.4			13.4	27.5	42.0	29.8			33.3	54.0	54.7			$5,693	$260	$5,432
Career Academy of Utah	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	11284 Slate View Dr	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Career Academy of Utah	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 891-6887	64	11	5.7	48.4%	40 (62.5%)	2 (3.1%)	15 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.4%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)
Early Light Academy at Daybreak	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	11709 Vadania Dr	South Jordan	84009	Salt Lake County	Early Light Academy at Daybreak	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 302-5988	972	49	20.0	13.1%	694 (71.4%)	15 (1.5%)	141 (14.5%)	64 (6.6%)	6 (0.6%)	7 (0.7%)	45 (4.6%)								(n/a)	51.5		44.3		46.3		55.1	57.5	56.6	44.1	36.8	40.0	58.4	52.0	44.5	34.0	49.5	45.6	65.3	65.6	56.9	46.9	47.8	$6,321	$227	$6,094
Athlos Academy of Utah	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	12309 South Mustang Trail Way	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Athlos Academy of Utah	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 438-4619	462	8	55.2	33.1%	263 (56.9%)	4 (0.9%)	166 (35.9%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	15 (3.2%)								(n/a)							15.7	20.7	12.7				24.3	25.5	9.2				25.8	23.7				$5,496	$260	$5,236
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	9062 S 2200 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Hawthorn Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 282-9066	757	40	18.9	24.8%	470 (62.1%)	13 (1.7%)	183 (24.2%)	37 (4.9%)	5 (0.7%)	19 (2.5%)	30 (4.0%)								(n/a)																								$5,262	$345	$4,917
Entrada	Public, Alternative	K-12	825 E 9085 S	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-6670	25	0	64.1	32.0%	14 (56.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (40.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																								$4,890	$133	$4,758

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