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Mana Academy Charter School

School · Mana Academy Charter School · West Valley City, UT

A charter school in West Valley City, UT where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2355 S TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, West Valley City, UT 84119

  • Math 9% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+0.68 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendStable
Academics2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.1% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.9% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency16% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-20.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio32.8:1
District spending per student$8,580
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Mana Academy Charter School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 16% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
9%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 21 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mana Academy Charter School 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable

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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

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–121.1 mi1,473Compare →
Vista SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–94.2 mi557Compare →
Entheos Academy MagnaCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–94.8 mi495Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mana Academy Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$8,580NCES 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.

Mana Academy Charter School is listed in Mana Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mana Academy Charter School

Mana Academy Charter School is a public school in West Valley City, UT, part of Mana Academy Charter School, serving approximately 295 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 32.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #599 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mana Academy Charter School

What grades does Mana Academy Charter School serve?

Mana Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Mana Academy Charter School?

Mana Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mana Academy Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mana Academy Charter School is 32.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mana Academy Charter School rank in UT?

Mana Academy Charter School ranks #599 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Mana Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mana Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Mana Academy Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mana Academy Charter School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Mana Academy Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Mana Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Mana Academy Charter School a Title I school?

No, Mana Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mana Academy Charter School?

43.7% of students at Mana Academy Charter School 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 – 12th
Enrollment
295
Student-Teacher Ratio
32.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 84119)
50,745
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
28.8
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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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