Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Summary:

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is an alternative public charter school serving 723 students in grades K-12 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. The school has a predominantly White student population (81.05% in 2022-2023) and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (26.56% in 2022-2023).

Academically, Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 33.3% compared to the state average of 46.7%, and its 8th grade Science proficiency rate was 46.7% compared to the state average of 49%. The school's student-teacher ratio of 10.6 in 2022-2023 is lower than nearby schools, and its spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,673, which is higher than the nearby schools analyzed.

When compared to nearby charter schools, such as Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi, Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove generally underperforms on academic measures. The school's declining racial diversity and fluctuating free/reduced lunch rates also warrant further investigation to understand the factors driving these trends.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

867 South 800 West
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

(801) 785-9019

District: Spectrum Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
469^th of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,673

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 712

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks worse than 83.6% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Details Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks worse than 80.5% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.1. (See more...)

Compare Details Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks worse than 72.5% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Hispanic (11.5%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove employs 64 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is $11,673.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove:

SchoolDigger ranks Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove 469^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove 169^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove 100^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

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Rank History for Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	13.53	480^th	551	12.9%
2023	18.89	456^th	561	18.7%
2024	16.50	469^th	561	16.4%

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

Rank History for Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Rank History for all middle school students at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.08	164^th	216	24.1%
2024	22.10	169^th	210	19.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.43	177^th	183	3.3%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.86	102^nd	139	26.6%
2024	28.29	100^th	138	27.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.23	99^th	123	19.5%

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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 Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2015	357	6	5	30	0	7	7	0	412
2016	406	4	6	29	0	5	11	0	461
2017	434	6	5	32	0	3	17	0	497
2018	479	5	6	33	0	3	24	0	550
2019	538	3	7	41	0	4	25	0	618
2020	522	3	10	50	0	2	24	2	613
2021	520	3	9	59	0	1	28	0	620
2022	555	5	9	68	1	3	32	0	673
2023	586	8	10	71	1	4	41	2	723
2024	564	7	9	82	2	3	44	1	712

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	412	n/a	n/a	26.2
2016	461	n/a	n/a	34.7
2017	497	n/a	n/a	31.8
2018	550	n/a	n/a	31.8
2019	618	50.7	12.1	30.9
2020	613	54.3	11.2	30.3
2021	620	n/a	n/a	32.1
2022	673	63.6	10.5	22.9
2023	723	68.0	10.6	26.6
2024	712	64.0	11.1	22.5

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 Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	412	n/a	n/a	26.2
2016	461	n/a	n/a	34.7
2017	497	n/a	n/a	31.8
2018	550	n/a	n/a	31.8
2019	618	50.7	12.1	30.9
2020	613	54.3	11.2	30.3
2021	620	n/a	n/a	32.1
2022	673	63.6	10.5	22.9
2023	723	68.0	10.6	26.6
2024	712	64.0	11.1	22.5

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 Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$221 (1.9%)	$11,452 (98.1%)	$11,673

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Science (Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove)	25	41.3	16.3%
7th Grade Science (Spectrum Academy)	22.8	36.3	13.5%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	618	723	17%
African American	3	8	166.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	7	10	42.9%
Hispanic	41	71	73.2%
Pacific Islander	4	4
White	538	586	8.9%
Two or More Races	25	41	64%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.9%	26.6%	4.4%

Schools Near Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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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
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	867 South 800 West	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Spectrum Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 785-9019	712	64	11.1	22.5%	564 (79.2%)	7 (1.0%)	82 (11.5%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	44 (6.2%)								(n/a)	27.5	42.9	17.0	14.6	42.8	28.6	33.3		29.6	36.6	31.4	39.1	26.2		23.8	22.0	14.6	25.0		34.1	36.6	25.9	46.7	$11,673	$221	$11,452
Athenian eAcademy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	765 E 340 S Suite 203	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Athenian eAcademy	Yes	No	Yes	No	(385) 715-5400	512	22	23.3	36.9%	451 (88.1%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (7.6%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.0%)								(n/a)							28.6	22.2	23.4				32.7	24.4	14.9				20.0	21.3				$7,133	$361	$6,772
Dan W. Peterson	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	169 N 1100 E	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 756-8551	245	21	11.7	27.3%	169 (69.0%)	5 (2.0%)	45 (18.4%)	7 (2.9%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.9%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)																								$21,036	$724	$20,313
Oak Canyon Junior High	Public, Alternative	7-10	111 S 725 E	Lindon	84042	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8138	1,351	52	26.2	16.9%	1,104 (81.7%)	5 (0.4%)	166 (12.3%)	11 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (0.9%)	53 (3.9%)								(n/a)	43.7		53.9		39.8						51.9	50.0					65.2	52.8				59.5	53.2	$7,336	$373	$6,963
Lumen Scholar Institute	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1353 W 760 N	Orem	84057	Utah County	Lumen Scholar Institute	Yes	No	Yes	No	(801) 987-9497	475	30	15.7	7.6%	349 (73.5%)	2 (0.4%)	79 (16.6%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.5%)	26 (5.5%)								(n/a)																								$8,251	$260	$7,991
Lincoln Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	1582 W 3300 N	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Lincoln Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 756-2039	911	43	21.3	20.9%	722 (79.3%)	11 (1.2%)	118 (13.0%)	15 (1.6%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	35 (3.8%)								(n/a)	61.6		43.1		54.3		71.3	71.6	64.6	60.0	65.7	61.9	70.6	82.7	68.0	53.3	63.2	50.6	75.3	70.9	71.4	58.8	65.7	$6,459	$348	$6,112
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	45	8	5.6	28.9%	28 (62.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.9%)								(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	379	34	11.0	39.3%	319 (84.2%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (9.8%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)								(n/a)																						65.0		$7,760	$885	$6,874
Renaissance Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	3435 N 1120 E	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Renaissance Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 768-4202	788	39	19.9	12.3%	470 (59.6%)	6 (0.8%)	179 (22.7%)	50 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (10.5%)								(n/a)							50.0	58.5	48.1	61.8	54.8		56.7	69.7	55.8	64.1	54.8		58.4	65.8	66.2	71.5		$6,068	$189	$5,879
Mountainville Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-9	195 S Main	Alpine	84004	Utah County	Mountainville Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 756-9805	728	34	21.2	5.8%	584 (80.2%)	6 (0.8%)	69 (9.5%)	23 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	42 (5.8%)								(n/a)							61.2	58.1	64.2	51.4			74.5	61.2	67.0	39.8			60.0	64.9	62.5			$6,102	$171	$5,931

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What is the racial makeup of Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?

Students at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?

In the 2023-24 school year, 712 students attended Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove.

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