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#595 of 1,015 schools in UT
Spectrum Academy - Nsl
School · Spectrum Academy · North Salt Lake, UT
A charter school in North Salt Lake, UT where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
575 CUTLER DRIVE, North Salt Lake, UT 84054
- Math 11% proficient (2025)
- Reading 16% proficient (2025)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Spectrum Academy - Nsl score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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
22.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Spectrum Academy - Nsl sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,041/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Salt Lake), 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
$107,889
Median home value
$472,300
Median rent
$1,648/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–9 | 1.3 mi | 982 | Compare → |
| Spectrum Academy - Pleasant GroveCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | Not available | 712 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Spectrum Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,354NCES 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.
Spectrum Academy - Nsl is listed in Spectrum Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spectrum Academy - Nsl
Spectrum Academy - Nsl is a public school in North Salt Lake, UT, part of Spectrum Academy, serving approximately 861 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spectrum Academy - Nsl
What grades does Spectrum Academy - Nsl serve?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl has an enrollment of approximately 861 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Academy - Nsl is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spectrum Academy - Nsl rank in UT?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl ranks #595 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Spectrum Academy - Nsl's MySchoolScout rating?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl 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 Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spectrum Academy - Nsl has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spectrum Academy - Nsl a charter school?
Yes, Spectrum Academy - Nsl is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Spectrum Academy - Nsl a Title I school?
No, Spectrum Academy - Nsl is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
22.6% of students at Spectrum Academy - Nsl 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
- 861
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (801) 936-0318
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 84054)
- 22,201
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 84054; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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