Excellent
#54 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 5% in state
Summit Academy - Independence
Elementary School · Summit Academy · Bluffdale, UT
A charter elementary school in Bluffdale, UT where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15327 S. Noell Nelson Drive, Bluffdale, UT 84065
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Academy - Independence score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Summit Academy - Independence 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average690/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluffdale), 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
$122,809
Median home value
$595,000
Median rent
$1,783/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84065; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 814 | Compare → |
| Summit Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Summit Academy - BluffdaleCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Bluffdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 730 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Summit Academy
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $9,486NCES 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.
Summit Academy - Independence is listed in Summit Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Academy - Independence
Summit Academy - Independence is a public elementary school in Bluffdale, UT, part of Summit Academy, serving approximately 840 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Academy - Independence
What grades does Summit Academy - Independence serve?
Summit Academy - Independence serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Summit Academy - Independence?
Summit Academy - Independence has an enrollment of approximately 840 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy - Independence?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy - Independence is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Academy - Independence rank in UT?
Summit Academy - Independence ranks #54 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Summit Academy - Independence's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Academy - Independence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Summit Academy - Independence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy - Independence has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Summit Academy - Independence a charter school?
Yes, Summit Academy - Independence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Summit Academy - Independence a Title I school?
No, Summit Academy - Independence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Academy - Independence?
15.5% of students at Summit Academy - Independence 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 840
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (801) 987-8755
- Area population (ZIP 84065)
- 50,284
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 84065; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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