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:
469th of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,673 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  723

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.1%
Hispanic:
9.8%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks worse than 83.6% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks worse than 80.5% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks worse than 72.5% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.29. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Finance
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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 469th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove 169th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove in the ranking list.)

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

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.53 480th 551 12.9%
2023 18.89 456th 561 18.7%
2024 16.50 469th 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 164th 216 24.1%
2024 22.10 169th 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 177th 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 102nd 139 26.6%
2024 28.29 100th 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 99th 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.

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove Test Scores
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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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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)2541.3
 16.3%
   7th Grade Science (Spectrum Academy)22.836.3
 13.5%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students618723
 17%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian01
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic4171
 73.2%
Pacific Islander44
White538586
 8.9%
Two or More Races2541
 64%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.9%26.6%
 4.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 723 students attended Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove.

Students at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Utah alternative schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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