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#313 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 31% in state

Wasatch Learning Academy

Elementary School · Wasatch District · Heber City, UT

An elementary school in Heber City, UT serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

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101 E 200 N, Heber City, UT 84032

  • Math 37% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2025)
  • 133:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.5% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.7% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio133:1
District spending per student$11,562
Chronic Absenteeism4.4%

Students at Wasatch Learning Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2014, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 7 years
2011
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 15 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20%

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 Wasatch Learning 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 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average330/100K

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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

$101,365

Median home value

$647,900

Median rent

$1,830/mo

College educated

42.8%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
J.r. Smith SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–50.3 mi672Compare →
Heber Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–51.1 mi555Compare →
Old Mill SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–51.6 mi792Compare →
Daniels Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–52.3 mi601Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wasatch District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$11,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wasatch Learning Academy

Wasatch Learning Academy is a public elementary school in Heber City, UT, part of Wasatch District, serving approximately 1,463 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 133:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wasatch Learning Academy

What grades does Wasatch Learning Academy serve?

Wasatch Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Wasatch Learning Academy?

Wasatch Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,463 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasatch Learning Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Wasatch Learning Academy is 133:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wasatch Learning Academy rank in UT?

Wasatch Learning Academy ranks #313 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Wasatch Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Wasatch Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Wasatch Learning Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wasatch Learning Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Wasatch Learning Academy a charter school?

No, Wasatch Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wasatch Learning Academy a Title I school?

No, Wasatch Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

20.0% of students at Wasatch Learning 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
1,463
Student-Teacher Ratio
133:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wasatch County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.4%
Area population (ZIP 84032)
25,328
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
33
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 84032; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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