Summary:
Scholar Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in Tooele, Utah. Despite being a combined elementary and middle school, this institution is performing well below average compared to other schools in the state. With a low 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking between 502-513 out of 547-561 Utah elementary schools, Scholar Academy faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education for its 646 students.
Academically, the school struggles across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science falling far short of state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 15.3% of 3rd graders were proficient in mathematics, compared to the Utah average of 48.6%. This pattern continues through the upper grades, with 5th-8th grade math proficiency ranging from 10.2% to 21%, well below the state's 36.4% to 45.4% range. Chronic absenteeism, affecting nearly a quarter of the student population, likely contributes to these poor academic outcomes.
With a student-teacher ratio of 18.7 and spending per student of $6,446 (2018-2019 school year), Scholar Academy may face resource challenges that hinder its ability to provide the necessary support and interventions for its students. Addressing the school's low performance, high absenteeism, and potential funding constraints should be top priorities to ensure the students of Tooele receive the quality education they deserve.
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