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Terra Academy

Summary:

Terra Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Vernal, Utah, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 646 students. While the school has a diverse student population, with the racial makeup being predominantly White, it faces some academic performance challenges compared to state averages.

According to the key insights, Terra Academy's academic performance, as measured by standardized assessments, is generally below the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 23% to 66.7%, compared to the state averages of 42.4% to 48.3%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 31.3% to 61.2%, compared to the state averages of 39.1% to 49.9%. The school's performance in Science also lags behind the state, with proficiency rates ranging from 38.6% to 64.6%, compared to the state averages of 45.5% to 56%.

Additionally, Terra Academy has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 19.57% to 27.67% over the past three school years, suggesting that the school serves a population with a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student compared to the state average, which may contribute to the academic performance challenges.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 267 Aggie Blvd.
       Vernal, UT  84078

(844) 322-6562

District: Terra Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
302nd of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,823 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  646

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.1% Help


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Compare Details Terra Academy ranks worse than 53.8% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Terra Academy ranks better than 58.6% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Terra Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.9. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Terra Academy 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Terra Academy is $6,823.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Terra Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Terra Academy 302nd of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Terra Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Terra Academy 87th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Terra Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Terra Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Terra Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.74 423rd 572 26.0%
2021 14.37 490th 559 12.3%
2022 35.30 360th 551 34.7%
2023 48.57 288th 561 48.7%
2024 48.41 302nd 561 46.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Terra Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.87 367th 435 15.6%
2023 30.95 318th 428 25.7%
2024 30.26 331st 429 22.8%
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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 Terra Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.52 124th 222 44.1%
2021 30.94 153rd 213 28.2%
2022 63.53 72nd 209 65.6%
2023 50.57 104th 216 51.9%
2024 58.59 87th 210 58.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Terra Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.60 77th 191 59.7%
2023 23.91 152nd 191 20.4%
2024 38.72 120th 183 34.4%
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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 Terra Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.74 110th 136 19.1%
2021 18.19 114th 129 11.6%
2022 50.07 61st 131 53.4%
2023 31.90 96th 139 30.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Terra Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.28 50th 123 59.3%
2023 12.95 108th 122 11.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Terra Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 582 3 4 33 1 3 16 0 642
2017 554 2 7 32 1 1 22 0 619
2018 559 0 4 30 0 2 26 0 621
2019 569 0 2 32 3 1 27 0 634
2020 563 1 2 35 0 1 29 0 631
2021 576 1 2 35 0 1 32 0 647
2022 568 2 2 40 2 1 34 0 649
2023 583 2 2 32 8 1 18 0 646

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 Terra Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 642 n/a n/a 23.8
2017 619 n/a n/a 31.2
2018 621 n/a n/a 29.1
2019 634 27.7 22.8 26.8
2020 631 25.6 24.6 27.7
2021 647 n/a n/a 27.7
2022 649 25.9 24.9 19.6
2023 646 28.8 22.3 24.1

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 Terra Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 642 n/a n/a 23.8
2017 619 n/a n/a 31.2
2018 621 n/a n/a 29.1
2019 634 27.7 22.8 26.8
2020 631 25.6 24.6 27.7
2021 647 n/a n/a 27.7
2022 649 25.9 24.9 19.6
2023 646 28.8 22.3 24.1

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 Terra Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $579 (8.5%) $6,244 (91.5%) $6,822

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Terra Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 423rd of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 288th of 561 Elementary schools
 22.6%
Ranks 124th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 104th of 216 Middle schools
 7.7%
Ranks 110th of 136 High schoolsRanks 96th of 139 High schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)20.851.1
 30.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)20.851.1
 30.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)14.647
 32.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)14.647
 32.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)40.851
 10.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)40.851
 10.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)16.340.8
 24.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)16.340.8
 24.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Terra Academy)32.753.2
 20.5%
   4th Grade Science (Terra Academy)32.753.2
 20.5%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)42.655.1
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)42.655.1
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)29.862.5
 32.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)29.862.5
 32.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Terra Academy)63.850.1
 13.7%
   5th Grade Science (Terra Academy)63.850.1
 13.7%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)42.927.3
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)42.927.3
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)24.524.9
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)24.524.9
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Terra Academy)63.346.5
 16.8%
   6th Grade Science (Terra Academy)63.346.5
 16.8%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)47.951.2
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)47.951.2
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)24.548.9
 24.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)24.548.9
 24.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Terra Academy)53.156.9
 3.8%
   7th Grade Science (Terra Academy)53.156.9
 3.8%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)55.345.6
 9.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)55.345.6
 9.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)30.437
 6.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)30.437
 6.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Terra Academy)48.948.9
   8th Grade Science (Terra Academy)48.948.9
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)52.436.6
 15.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)52.436.6
 15.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.240.9
 7.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)31.947.5
 15.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Terra Academy)31.947.5
 15.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)49.545.3
 4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)10.419.1
 8.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Terra Academy)10.419.1
 8.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)36.327.7
 8.6%
10th Grade Science (Terra Academy)12.823.8
 11%
   10th Grade Science (Terra Academy)12.823.8
 11%
   10th Grade Science (Utah)3332.2
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students634646
 1.9%
African American02
American Indian38
 166.7%
Asian22
Hispanic3232
Pacific Islander11
White569583
 2.5%
Two or More Races2718
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.8%24.1%
 2.7%

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Students at Terra Academy are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Terra Academy ranks 302nd of 561 Utah alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 646 students attended Terra Academy.


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