Very Good
#238 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 23% in state
Wallace Stegner Academy
Elementary School · Wallace Stegner Academy · Salt Lake City, UT
A charter elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
980 S. Bending River Ct., Salt Lake City, UT 84104
- Math 36% proficient (2025)
- Reading 39% proficient (2025)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wallace Stegner Academy score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 37% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wallace Stegner Academy 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$61,326
Median home value
$318,100
Median rent
$1,235/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Immersion AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Edison SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Mountain View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Parkview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 273 | Compare → |
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.
Wallace Stegner Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $8,246NCES 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.
Wallace Stegner Academy is listed in Wallace Stegner Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wallace Stegner Academy
Wallace Stegner Academy is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Wallace Stegner Academy, serving approximately 670 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wallace Stegner Academy
What grades does Wallace Stegner Academy serve?
Wallace Stegner Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Wallace Stegner Academy?
Wallace Stegner Academy has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Stegner Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace Stegner Academy is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wallace Stegner Academy rank in UT?
Wallace Stegner Academy ranks #238 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Wallace Stegner Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wallace Stegner Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Wallace Stegner Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wallace Stegner Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Wallace Stegner Academy a charter school?
Yes, Wallace Stegner Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wallace Stegner Academy a Title I school?
No, Wallace Stegner Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wallace Stegner Academy?
69.7% of students at Wallace Stegner 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
- 670
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (801) 456-9570
- Area population (ZIP 84104)
- 24,057
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 84104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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