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#557 of 1,015 schools in UT
Monticello Academy
Elementary School · Monticello Academy · West Valley City, UT
A charter elementary school in West Valley City, UT where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2782 S CORPORATE PARK DRIVE, West Valley City, UT 84120
- Math 46% proficient (2025)
- Reading 39% proficient (2025)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monticello Academy score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Monticello Academy 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,847
Median home value
$370,800
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Armstrong AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Monroe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Valley Crest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Dancing Moose Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 58 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monticello Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,325NCES 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.
Monticello Academy is listed in Monticello Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monticello Academy
Monticello Academy is a public elementary school in West Valley City, UT, part of Monticello Academy, serving approximately 685 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monticello Academy
What grades does Monticello Academy serve?
Monticello Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Monticello Academy?
Monticello Academy has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Academy 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 Monticello Academy rank in UT?
Monticello Academy ranks #557 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Monticello Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Monticello Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Monticello Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monticello Academy has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monticello Academy a charter school?
Yes, Monticello Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Monticello Academy a Title I school?
No, Monticello Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monticello Academy?
45.0% of students at Monticello Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (801) 417-8040
- Area population (ZIP 84120)
- 50,589
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 84120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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