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#692 of 1,015 schools in UT
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans
Elementary School · American Preparatory Academy · West Valley City, UT
A charter elementary school in West Valley City, UT where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1255 W CRYSTAL AVE., West Valley City, UT 84119
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,616
Median home value
$341,800
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Endeavor HallCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Granger SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Mountain View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 588 | 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
- #6 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 - the School for New Americans is listed in American Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans is a public elementary school in West Valley City, UT, part of American Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 557 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #692 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans
What grades does American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans serve?
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans?
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans?
The student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans is 21.4:1. 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 - the School for New Americans rank in UT?
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans ranks #692 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans's MySchoolScout rating?
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 - the School for New Americans?
Based on loaded state assessment records, American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans a charter school?
Yes, American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans 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 - the School for New Americans a Title I school?
No, American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans?
61.6% of students at American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (801) 839-3613
- Area population (ZIP 84119)
- 50,745
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.8
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 84119; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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