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Middle Schools in Salt Lake Arts Academy

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At a glance

DistrictSalt Lake Arts Academy25^th of 93 Utah districtsFull district overview →

School

415

Students

Top rankedSalt Lake Arts Academy56^th of 182 Utah middle schools

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Summary:

The Salt Lake Arts Academy is the sole middle school located in the Salt Lake Arts Academy district, serving grades 6-8. This specialized institution has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Utah, demonstrating strong academic performance across key subject areas.

The school's test scores on RISE assessments exceed the state averages, particularly in Science and English Language Arts. For instance, the school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate was 64.4% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 50.4%. Additionally, the school maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8% in 2023-2024, suggesting high student engagement. While the school's Mathematics proficiency lags slightly behind other subjects, it continues to be a standout performer in the state.

With a student-teacher ratio of 17.2 and a focus on arts education, the Salt Lake Arts Academy provides a unique and enriching educational experience for its 403 students. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, 12.9% in 2023-2024, indicates it serves a population with higher socioeconomic status, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. Overall, the Salt Lake Arts Academy stands out as a high-performing middle school within the Salt Lake Arts Academy district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2025)				RISE Science (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salt Lake Arts Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	5-8	844 S 200 E	Salt Lake City	84111	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake Arts Academy	Yes	Yes	No	No	(801) 531-1173	415	22	18.5	15.4%	313 (75.4%)	6 (1.4%)	55 (13.3%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.5%)	69.6	56^th of 182 public middle schools	69.2%		76.6	39^th of 210 public middle schools	81.4%	17	45.6	34.4	50.0	49.0	64.4	67.4	60.8	59.0	$7,589	$154	$7,435

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Salt Lake District	0.41 mi	36	55^th
City Academy	1.16 mi	1
Open Classroom	1.54 mi	1
Utah Connections Academy	1.86 mi	1
Dual Immersion Academy	2.41 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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