Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Summary:

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is a public charter school located in Pleasant Grove, Utah, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 723 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 81.05% White, 9.82% Hispanic, 1.38% Asian, and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove's test scores are generally lower than the state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in RISE/English Language Arts ranged from 27.9% to 37.8%, compared to the state average of 41.4% to 49%. Similarly, in RISE/Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 14% to 37.3%, compared to the state average of 35.4% to 50.1%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.88% to 32.1% over the past three school years. However, Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 10.6 over the past three school years, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 12.3 to 25.8.

When comparing Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove to other nearby charter schools, such as Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi, Walden School of Liberal Arts, Renaissance Academy, and Mountainville Academy, Spectrum Academy generally has lower test scores across various grade levels and subjects. However, it maintains a lower student-teacher ratio, which may indicate a more personalized learning environment. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,673, which is higher than the spending per student at the nearby charter schools, which ranged from $6,068 to $8,251 for the same year.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

867 South 800 West
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

(801) 785-9019

District: Spectrum Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
456^th of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,673

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 723

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.1%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.89. (See more...)

Compare Details Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks worse than 75.9% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.08. (See more...)

Compare Details Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks worse than 73.4% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), Hispanic (9.8%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove employs 68 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is $11,673.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove 164^th of 216 Utah public middle schools. (See Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove 102^nd of 139 Utah public high schools. (See Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.53	480^th	551	12.9%
2023	18.89	456^th	561	18.7%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.08	164^th	216	24.1%

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Rank History for Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.86	102^nd	139	26.6%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2015	357	6	5	30	0	7	7	0	412
2016	406	4	6	29	0	5	11	0	461
2017	434	6	5	32	0	3	17	0	497
2018	479	5	6	33	0	3	24	0	550
2019	538	3	7	41	0	4	25	0	618
2020	522	3	10	50	0	2	24	2	613
2021	520	3	9	59	0	1	28	0	620
2022	555	5	9	68	1	3	32	0	673
2023	586	8	10	71	1	4	41	2	723

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	412	n/a	n/a	26.2
2016	461	n/a	n/a	34.7
2017	497	n/a	n/a	31.8
2018	550	n/a	n/a	31.8
2019	618	50.7	12.1	30.9
2020	613	54.3	11.2	30.3
2021	620	n/a	n/a	32.1
2022	673	63.6	10.5	22.9
2023	723	68.0	10.6	26.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	412	n/a	n/a	26.2
2016	461	n/a	n/a	34.7
2017	497	n/a	n/a	31.8
2018	550	n/a	n/a	31.8
2019	618	50.7	12.1	30.9
2020	613	54.3	11.2	30.3
2021	620	n/a	n/a	32.1
2022	673	63.6	10.5	22.9
2023	723	68.0	10.6	26.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$221 (1.9%)	$11,452 (98.1%)	$11,673

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Science (Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove)	25	41.3	16.3%
7th Grade Science (Spectrum Academy)	22.8	36.3	13.5%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	618	723	17%
African American	3	8	166.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	7	10	42.9%
Hispanic	41	71	73.2%
Pacific Islander	4	4
White	538	586	8.9%
Two or More Races	25	41	64%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.9%	26.6%	4.4%

Schools Near Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2023)	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2023)	Utah Aspire Plus Science (2023)	RISE English Language Arts (2023)						RISE Mathematics (2023)						RISE Science (2023)					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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th 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
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	867 South 800 West	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Spectrum Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 785-9019	723	68	10.6	26.6%	586 (81.1%)	8 (1.1%)	71 (9.8%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	41 (5.7%)								(n/a)	38.3	15.5	34.8		27.9	33.3	30.2	37.8			37.3	21.9	14.0	31.2		46.5	40.0	33.4	41.3		$11,673	$221	$11,452
Athenian eAcademy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	765 E 340 S Suite 203	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Athenian eAcademy	Yes	No	Yes	No	(385) 715-5400	500	26	19.3	42.6%	443 (88.6%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.6%)	4 (0.8%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)								(n/a)																					$7,133	$361	$6,772
Dan W. Peterson	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	169 N 1100 E	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 756-8551	227	19	12.2	32.6%	162 (71.4%)	4 (1.8%)	35 (15.4%)	9 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	7 (3.1%)								(n/a)																					$21,036	$724	$20,313
Lumen Scholar Institute	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1353 W 760 N	Orem	84057	Utah County	Lumen Scholar Institute	Yes	No	Yes	No	(801) 987-9497	382	28	13.5	12.6%	288 (75.4%)	5 (1.3%)	56 (14.7%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (6.3%)								(n/a)																					$8,251	$260	$7,991
Lincoln Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	1582 W 3300 N	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Lincoln Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 756-2039	915	43	21.3	17.7%	722 (78.9%)	8 (0.9%)	117 (12.8%)	16 (1.7%)	4 (0.4%)	7 (0.8%)	41 (4.5%)								(n/a)	71.0	39.2	61.1	81.0	67.6	61.6	60.4	58.4	51.8	85.6	73.1	56.6	66.0	52.9	48.6	73.1	59.8	70.3	63.9	58.1	$6,459	$348	$6,112
Elizabeth DeLong School of the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	424 S 350 E	Orem	84058	Utah County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 224-6590	29	7	4.1	34.5%	18 (62.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)								(n/a)
Walden School of Liberal Arts	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4230 N University Ave	Provo	84604	Utah County	Walden School of Liberal Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 374-1545	426	35	12.3	39.7%	351 (82.4%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (12.2%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.3%)								(n/a)																				39.7	$7,760	$885	$6,874
Renaissance Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	3435 N 1120 E	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Renaissance Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 768-4202	768	46	16.7	10.8%	461 (60.0%)	4 (0.5%)	171 (22.3%)	43 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	86 (11.2%)								(n/a)				32.7	47.0	61.6	56.3			41.0	50.5	54.2	51.2			56.7	67.1	64.7			$6,068	$189	$5,879
Mountainville Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-9	195 S Main	Alpine	84004	Utah County	Mountainville Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 756-9805	801	39	20.4	7.7%	658 (82.1%)	11 (1.4%)	68 (8.5%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	49 (6.1%)								(n/a)				57.8	50.6	67.6	52.1			67.8	68.5	66.3	41.1			60.9	68.9	64.8			$6,102	$171	$5,931
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	2199 W 900 N	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Ascent Academies of Utah	Yes	No	No	No	(385) 374-9641	584	34	17.0	23.8%	418 (71.6%)	6 (1.0%)	102 (17.5%)	15 (2.6%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.2%)	33 (5.7%)								(n/a)				41.9	50.1	65.3	51.8	46.0		42.0	61.2	62.6	51.8	63.9		55.2	73.0	71.9	49.0		$6,833	$387	$6,446

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Students at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

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How many students attend Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?

In the 2022-23 school year, 723 students attended Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove.

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Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Utah alternative schools.

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