Scholar Academy

Summary:

Scholar Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Tooele, Utah, with a student population of 666 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance consistently falls below the state average on RISE assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 18.9% to 31.1% in English Language Arts and 9.6% to 33.4% in Math, compared to state averages of 42.4% to 48.3% in ELA and 35.6% to 49.9% in Math.

Scholar Academy's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 347 out of 572 Utah elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 510 out of 561 in 2023-2024, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's White student population also performs significantly below the state average, ranking in the bottom 10% of Utah elementary schools for this subgroup. Additionally, Scholar Academy has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 24.93% to 34.23% over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby public schools in the Tooele District, Scholar Academy consistently underperforms on academic measures. For example, in 2023-2024, Stansbury Park School, Rose Springs School, and Excelsior Academy all had significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science than Scholar Academy. The school's lower spending per student ($6,446 in 2018-2019) and increasing student-teacher ratio (from 20.7 in 2021-2022 to 21.6 in 2022-2023) may also contribute to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 928 N 100 E
       Tooele, UT  84074


(435) 566-6957

District: Scholar Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
510th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,446 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  666

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
Hispanic:
17.9%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Scholar Academy ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details Scholar Academy ranks worse than 85.7% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.56. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scholar Academy is $6,446.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scholar Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Scholar Academy 510th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Scholar Academy in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Scholar Academy 180th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Scholar Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Scholar Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Scholar Academy 88th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scholar Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Scholar Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 35.34 375th 537 30.2%
2016 37.73 355th 533 33.4%
2017 32.19 375th 526 28.7%
2018 35.72 361st 528 31.6%
2019 42.31 347th 572 39.3%
2021 21.79 438th 559 21.6%
2022 17.57 458th 551 16.9%
2023 12.14 502nd 561 10.5%
2024 10.04 510th 561 9.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Scholar Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.89 416th 435 4.4%
2023 4.84 417th 428 2.6%
2024 3.03 424th 429 1.2%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Scholar Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Scholar Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.17 73rd 222 67.1%
2021 35.64 141st 213 33.8%
2022 28.11 152nd 209 27.3%
2023 27.33 161st 216 25.5%
2024 14.56 180th 210 14.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Scholar Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.54 159th 191 16.8%
2023 14.84 170th 191 11.0%
2024 9.82 171st 183 6.6%
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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.

Scholar Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Friday, March 15, 2019

Open Quote This school has small enough class sizes that students have the opportunity for some actual one on one time with each instructor. The staff I find to be well-educated, capable, and pleasing to work with. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Scholar Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 399 2 0 37 3 3 19 0 463
2016 461 3 0 40 2 1 18 0 525
2017 477 3 4 48 2 1 22 0 557
2018 469 1 1 43 1 0 22 0 537
2019 515 0 3 61 1 1 19 0 600
2020 535 1 2 77 1 3 19 0 638
2021 547 1 2 99 2 5 18 0 674
2022 525 1 2 112 4 7 13 0 664
2023 512 1 2 119 3 10 19 0 666

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 Scholar Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 463 n/a n/a 38.4
2016 525 n/a n/a 30.5
2017 557 n/a n/a 35.2
2018 537 n/a n/a 31.8
2019 600 31.3 19.1 33.7
2020 638 34.4 18.5 31.8
2021 674 n/a n/a 24.9
2022 664 32.0 20.7 28
2023 666 30.7 21.6 34.2

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 Scholar Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 463 n/a n/a 38.4
2016 525 n/a n/a 30.5
2017 557 n/a n/a 35.2
2018 537 n/a n/a 31.8
2019 600 31.3 19.1 33.7
2020 638 34.4 18.5 31.8
2021 674 n/a n/a 24.9
2022 664 32.0 20.7 28
2023 666 30.7 21.6 34.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Scholar Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $565 (8.8%) $5,881 (91.2%) $6,446

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scholar Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 347th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 502nd of 561 Elementary schools
 28.8%
Ranks 73rd of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 161st of 216 Middle schools
 41.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scholar Academy)48.625
 23.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scholar Academy)48.625
 23.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scholar Academy)67.116.9
 50.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Scholar Academy)67.116.9
 50.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scholar Academy)38.426.7
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Scholar Academy)38.426.7
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scholar Academy)40.724.3
 16.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Scholar Academy)40.724.3
 16.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Scholar Academy)32.629.6
 3%
   4th Grade Science (Scholar Academy)32.629.6
 3%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scholar Academy)41.735.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Scholar Academy)41.735.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Scholar Academy)44.417
 27.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Scholar Academy)44.417
 27.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Scholar Academy)54.228.2
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Scholar Academy)54.228.2
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scholar Academy)43.231.9
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Scholar Academy)43.231.9
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Scholar Academy)28.213.1
 15.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Scholar Academy)28.213.1
 15.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Scholar Academy)54.144.9
 9.2%
   6th Grade Science (Scholar Academy)54.144.9
 9.2%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scholar Academy)54.729.7
 25%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Scholar Academy)54.729.7
 25%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scholar Academy)67.934.4
 33.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Scholar Academy)67.934.4
 33.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Scholar Academy)64.232.8
 31.4%
   7th Grade Science (Scholar Academy)64.232.8
 31.4%
   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 Students600666
 11%
African American01
American Indian13
 200%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic61119
 95.1%
Pacific Islander110
 900%
White515512
 0.6%
Two or More Races1919
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.7%34.2%
 0.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 666 students attended Scholar Academy.

Students at Scholar Academy are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Scholar Academy ranks in the bottom 9.1% of Utah elementary 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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