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#673 of 1,015 schools in UT
Utah Connections Academy
School · Utah Connections Academy · Salt Lake City, UT
A charter school in Salt Lake City, UT where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
675 E. 2100 South Plaza 7-21 Suite 270, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
- Math 21% proficient (2025)
- Reading 35% proficient (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Utah Connections Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 28% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Utah Connections Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- 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
$94,452
Median home value
$529,100
Median rent
$1,576/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Jean Massieu School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Rowland HallPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.3 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Utah Connections Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,958NCES 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.
Utah Connections Academy is listed in Utah Connections Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Utah Connections Academy
Utah Connections Academy is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Utah Connections Academy, serving approximately 947 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Utah Connections Academy
What grades does Utah Connections Academy serve?
Utah Connections Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Utah Connections Academy?
Utah Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 947 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utah Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Utah Connections Academy is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Utah Connections Academy rank in UT?
Utah Connections Academy ranks #673 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Utah Connections Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Utah Connections Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Utah Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Utah Connections Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Utah Connections Academy a charter school?
Yes, Utah Connections Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Utah Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, Utah Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Utah Connections Academy?
32.4% of students at Utah Connections 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 947
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.3%
- Phone
- (801) 298-6660
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84106)
- 33,791
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 84106; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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