Very Good
#331 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 33% in state
Neil Armstrong Academy
Elementary School · Granite District · West Valley, UT
A Granite District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
5194 West Highbury Parkway, West Valley, UT 84120
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Neil Armstrong Academy score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Neil Armstrong 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,316/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Valley), 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
$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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Valley Crest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Dancing Moose Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Esperanza SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 538 | Compare → |
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.
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.
Granite District
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #17 of 84
- District spending per student
- $11,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Neil Armstrong Academy is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Neil Armstrong Academy
Neil Armstrong Academy is a public elementary school in West Valley, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 703 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
What's said publicly about Neil Armstrong Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Neil Armstrong Academy
What grades does Neil Armstrong Academy serve?
Neil Armstrong Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Neil Armstrong Academy?
Neil Armstrong Academy has an enrollment of approximately 703 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong Academy is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Neil Armstrong Academy rank in UT?
Neil Armstrong Academy ranks #331 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Neil Armstrong Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Neil Armstrong Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Neil Armstrong Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Neil Armstrong Academy has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Neil Armstrong Academy a charter school?
No, Neil Armstrong Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Neil Armstrong Academy a Title I school?
No, Neil Armstrong Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neil Armstrong Academy?
38.0% of students at Neil Armstrong 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 703
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (385) 646-5284
- 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.
- 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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