Summary:
The Syracuse Arts Academy district in Utah operates two schools: Syracuse Arts Academy - Antelope, an alternative school, and Syracuse Arts Academy - North, an elementary school. While both schools serve the local community, the data reveals that Syracuse Arts Academy - North stands out as the stronger performer academically.
Syracuse Arts Academy - North consistently ranks in the top 15% of Utah elementary schools and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic achievement. The school outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for RISE assessments across Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts in grades 3-6. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 64.5% of 4th graders at Syracuse Arts Academy - North were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 49.6%. In contrast, both Syracuse Arts Academy schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be an area of concern.
While Syracuse Arts Academy - Antelope spends significantly more per student ($8,304) than Syracuse Arts Academy - North ($4,226), the data suggests that the higher spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes. Additionally, Syracuse Arts Academy - North has a higher student-teacher ratio (22.3) compared to Syracuse Arts Academy - Antelope (17.7), which may contribute to the school's strong performance. Overall, the data highlights the academic excellence of Syracuse Arts Academy - North, while also identifying potential areas for improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism across both schools.
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