Very Good
#196 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 19% in state
Valley Academy
Elementary School · Valley Academy · Hurricane, UT
A charter elementary school in Hurricane, UT serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
539 N 870 W, Hurricane, UT 84737
- Math 31% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Valley 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,250/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hurricane), 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
$70,417
Median home value
$420,900
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84737; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| Hurricane MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–9 | 0.6 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Hurricane HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,164 | Compare → |
| Three Falls SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 600 | 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.
Valley Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,002NCES 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.
Valley Academy is listed in Valley Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Academy
Valley Academy is a public elementary school in Hurricane, UT, part of Valley Academy, serving approximately 573 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Academy
What grades does Valley Academy serve?
Valley Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Academy?
Valley Academy has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Academy is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Academy rank in UT?
Valley Academy ranks #196 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Valley Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Valley Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Valley Academy a charter school?
Yes, Valley Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Valley Academy a Title I school?
No, Valley Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Academy?
47.6% of students at Valley 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (435) 635-7815
- Area population (ZIP 84737)
- 23,477
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 84737; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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