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#430 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 42% in state
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
Elementary School · Ascent Academies of Utah · West Valley City, UT
A charter elementary school in West Valley City, UT where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5685 West Cilma Drive, West Valley City, UT 84128
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 19% proficient (2025)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 22% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,286
Median home value
$404,600
Median rent
$1,838/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Hillside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Hunter SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Esperanza SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 538 | 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.
Ascent Academies of Utah
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,743NCES 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.
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is listed in Ascent Academies of Utah; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is a public elementary school in West Valley City, UT, part of Ascent Academies of Utah, serving approximately 443 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
What grades does Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley serve?
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley?
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley rank in UT?
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley ranks #430 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley a charter school?
Yes, Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley a Title I school?
No, Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley?
58.9% of students at Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley 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
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.6%
- Phone
- (801) 685-0228
- Area population (ZIP 84128)
- 32,072
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 84128; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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