Ascent Academies of Utah School District
School District · Salt Lake City, Utah
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,743
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,743
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Evaluating Ascent Academies of Utah?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ascent Academies of Utah as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi
Lehi · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington
Farmington · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
West Valley City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Utah rank
#30 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,743
$1,525 vs Utah median
District size
2,750 students
Typical than Utah median
The short answer
Ascent Academies of Utah ranks #30 of 58 Utah districts by overall school rating. Ascent Academies of Utah's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi (7.4/10), Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington (6.9/10), and Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ascent Academies of Utah
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ascent Academies of Utah
Ascent Academies of Utah is a Salt Lake City, Utah school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,750 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $9,743 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Ascent Academies of Utah demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Ascent Academies of Utah students show an average math proficiency of 40.9% and ELA proficiency of 38.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Ascent Academies of Utah, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ascent Academies of Utah with test data.
Schools in Ascent Academies of Utah
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Utah
- City
- Salt Lake City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,750
- Teachers (FTE)
- 156
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ascent Academies of Utah?
Ascent Academies of Utah has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ascent Academies of Utah?
The average composite rating for Ascent Academies of Utah is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ascent Academies of Utah?
Ascent Academies of Utah spends $9,743 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ascent Academies of Utah?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ascent Academies of Utah is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ascent Academies of Utah?
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is the highest-rated school in Ascent Academies of Utah with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Ascent Academies of Utah?
Across schools in Ascent Academies of Utah with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ascent Academies of Utah compare to other districts in Utah?
Ascent Academies of Utah has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Utah by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.2%
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Compare Ascent Academies of Utah with neighboring districts in the state.
- Davis District (96)
- Alpine District (91)
- Granite District (86)
- Jordan District (69)
- Washington District (56)
- Weber District (52)
- Canyons District (50)
- Nebo District (49)
- Salt Lake District (40)
- Tooele District (27)
- Cache District (26)
- Box Elder District (23)
- Ogden City District (22)
- Provo District (22)
- Iron District (18)
- Duchesne District (15)
- Sevier District (14)
- Uintah District (13)
- Murray District (12)
- Park City District (12)
- San Juan District (12)
- Logan City District (11)
- Emery District (10)
- Garfield District (10)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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