Very Good
#278 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 27% in state
Salt Lake Arts Academy
Middle School · Salt Lake Arts Academy · Salt Lake City, UT
A charter middle school in Salt Lake City, UT serving grades 5th – 8th.
844 S 200 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salt Lake Arts Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 52% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
12.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salt Lake Arts 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 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), 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
$57,188
Median home value
$423,000
Median rent
$1,294/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
23.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland HallPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 906 | Compare → |
| Salt Lake Center for Science Education BryantEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Utah Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 947 | Compare → |
| Rowland HallPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 909 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salt Lake Arts Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,324NCES 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.
Salt Lake Arts Academy is listed in Salt Lake Arts Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salt Lake Arts Academy
Salt Lake Arts Academy is a public middle school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Salt Lake Arts Academy, serving approximately 403 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #278 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salt Lake Arts Academy
What grades does Salt Lake Arts Academy serve?
Salt Lake Arts Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Salt Lake Arts Academy?
Salt Lake Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salt Lake Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Salt Lake Arts Academy is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salt Lake Arts Academy rank in UT?
Salt Lake Arts Academy ranks #278 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Salt Lake Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Salt Lake Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Salt Lake Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salt Lake Arts Academy has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Salt Lake Arts Academy a charter school?
Yes, Salt Lake Arts Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Salt Lake Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Salt Lake Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salt Lake Arts Academy?
12.9% of students at Salt Lake Arts 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (801) 531-1173
- Area population (ZIP 84111)
- 12,446
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 84111; 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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