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#826 of 1,015 schools in UT

Venture Academy

School · Venture Academy · Marriott-slaterville City, UT

A charter school in Marriott-slaterville City, UT where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

495 N 1500 W, Marriott-slaterville City, UT 84404

  • Math 24% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-19.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation1.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$8,239
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at Venture Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

23.5%

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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The neighborhood

Where Venture 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low233/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,917

Median home value

$352,700

Median rent

$1,304/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ogden Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.2PK–92.8 mi1,012Compare →
Maria Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.5K–93.2 mi406Compare →
Davinci AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–123.5 mi1,269Compare →
Kenneth Burdett SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–123.9 mi35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Venture Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$8,239NCES 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.

Venture Academy is listed in Venture Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Venture Academy

Venture Academy is a public school in Marriott-slaterville City, UT, part of Venture Academy, serving approximately 801 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #826 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Venture Academy

What grades does Venture Academy serve?

Venture Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Venture Academy?

Venture Academy has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Venture Academy rank in UT?

Venture Academy ranks #826 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Venture Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Venture Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Venture Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Venture Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Venture Academy a charter school?

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

Is Venture Academy a Title I school?

No, Venture Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

23.5% of students at Venture 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
801
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Weber County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 84404)
65,875
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
34
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 84404; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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