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#451 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 44% in state

Utah Military Academy

High School · Utah Military Academy · Riverdale, UT

A charter high school in Riverdale, UT where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

5120 S. 1050 W., Riverdale, UT 84405

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.58 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation4.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$12,369
Chronic Absenteeism34.3%

Students at Utah Military Academy score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2025
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (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 18 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Utah Military Academy 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,886/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverdale), 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

$84,488

Median home value

$386,500

Median rent

$1,266/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.4% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roy HighEnrollment path unverified5.710–121.5 mi1,871Compare →
Bonneville HighEnrollment path unverified5.710–121.6 mi1,405Compare →
Berean Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–113.2 mi19Compare →
George Washington HighEnrollment path unverified5.07–123.6 mi200Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Utah Military Academy

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,369NCES 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 Military Academy is listed in Utah Military Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Utah Military Academy

Utah Military Academy is a public high school in Riverdale, UT, part of Utah Military Academy, serving approximately 528 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Utah Military Academy

What grades does Utah Military Academy serve?

Utah Military Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Utah Military Academy?

Utah Military Academy has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Utah Military Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Utah Military Academy is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Utah Military Academy rank in UT?

Utah Military Academy ranks #451 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Utah Military Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Utah Military Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Military Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Utah Military Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Utah Military Academy a charter school?

Yes, Utah Military Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Utah Military Academy a Title I school?

No, Utah Military Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Utah Military Academy?

32.6% of students at Utah Military 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Weber County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 84405)
34,931
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
32.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 84405; 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, 2014-2021, multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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