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Public elementary school · Granite District · West Valley, Utah

Neil Armstrong Academy

Neil Armstrong Academy rates 8.0, among the strongest elementary schools in Granite District, where the rated median is 6.0.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.0this school

8.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Granite District median is 6.0.

#148 of 1,017 schools in Utah · Granite District: 57 elementary schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

A Granite District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 148 of 1,017 schools in Utah and 8 of 84 in Granite District.

Neil Armstrong Academy is listed in Granite District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math48%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Reading49%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2013–2026), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2026.2026 RISE; 24 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.4
50% of the rating
Academics
7.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2013-2026) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2013-2026).

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 · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 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 · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2013-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Neil Armstrong Academy and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
28
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
25
Some Transit
Bike Score
34
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,033/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for West Valley. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (West Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Neil Armstrong Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Neil Armstrong Academy

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Neil Armstrong Academy is located at 5194 Highbury Parkway in West Valley, Utah, with the zip code 84120 1. The school's main office can be reached at (385) 646-5284 1. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 1. Grace Morrell serves as the principal of the school 1. The school is part of the Granite School District, as indicated by its web address 1.
Sources (1)
  1. schools.graniteschools.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #148 of 1,017 schools in UT.

What is Neil Armstrong Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Neil Armstrong Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2026) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2026).

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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
703
Student-teacher ratio
24.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Rank in district
#8 of 84
Schools in district
86
District spending per student
$11,000
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 84120)
50,589
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
30.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.