Very Good
#353 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 35% in state
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
School · American Preparatory Academy · Salem, UT
A charter school in Salem, UT where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1195 S. Elk Ridge Drive, Salem, UT 84653
- Math 59% proficient (2025)
- Reading 62% proficient (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at American Preparatory Academy - Salem score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2019, reaching 61% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where American Preparatory Academy - Salem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average312/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,420
Median home value
$569,300
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Landmark HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 316 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
American Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $8,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
American Preparatory Academy - Salem is listed in American Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About American Preparatory Academy - Salem
American Preparatory Academy - Salem is a public school in Salem, UT, part of American Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 555 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about American Preparatory Academy - Salem
What grades does American Preparatory Academy - Salem serve?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.
How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
The student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Salem is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does American Preparatory Academy - Salem rank in UT?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem ranks #353 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is American Preparatory Academy - Salem's MySchoolScout rating?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, American Preparatory Academy - Salem has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is American Preparatory Academy - Salem a charter school?
Yes, American Preparatory Academy - Salem is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is American Preparatory Academy - Salem a Title I school?
No, American Preparatory Academy - Salem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
23.6% of students at American Preparatory Academy - Salem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 10th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (801) 465-4434
- Area population (ZIP 84653)
- 11,531
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84653; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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