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Noah Webster Academy

Q: Is Noah Webster Academy a good school?

Noah Webster Academy ranks 197 th of 563 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-6

197^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 563 Utah Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Utah elementary schools

Summary

Noah Webster Academy is a K–6 charter elementary school in Orem serving approximately 520 students in an area with nearby schools whose performance varies widely. The school currently ranks 197th of 563 Utah elementary schools, placing it in the 65th percentile with a three-star rating. This is a notable improvement from the 33rd–34th percentile range in 2020–2022 and reflects a gain of about 170 ranking positions since 2021–2022.

Recent academic results are generally encouraging. In 2025–2026, the school exceeded Utah averages in mathematics in every tested grade, including sixth-grade math, where 47.3% of students were proficient compared with 37.4% statewide. Fifth-grade science was another standout, at 66.2% versus 52.2% statewide. Sixth-grade results have improved across English language arts, math, and science, while fourth-grade ELA is the clearest area needing attention: 42.7% of students were proficient, compared with 46.1% statewide. Compared with nearby schools, Cascade School, Centennial Elementary, Cherry Hill School, Westmore School, and Parkside Elementary rank lower, while Orem School, Orchard School, Foothill School, and Canyon Crest School rank higher.

The largest concern is attendance. In 2024–2025, 42.1% of students were chronically absent, compared with 23.8% statewide and rates of 21.6% at Orchard School and 21.7% at Orem School. Attendance has fluctuated considerably, so reducing chronic absenteeism could help the school sustain its academic gains. The student-teacher ratio has improved to 21.9 students per teacher, making staffing more competitive with nearby schools. Overall, the school appears to be making meaningful progress, with math and science as particular strengths, but it still has room to close the gap with Orem’s highest-performing schools.

520

Students ?

21.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$5,781

Per pupil spending ?

37.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

205 E 400 S
Orem, UT 84058

(801) 426-6624

District: Noah Webster Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.1%

Hispanic:

38.3%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Utah average (54% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Utah median (65th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg54%

Utah avg48%

197^th of 563

Utah public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From bottom 36% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 92Noah Webster Academy among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	64.2	197 of 563	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.9	246 of 547	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	235 of 561	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.2	311 of 561	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.8	367 of 551	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.8	369 of 559	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.1	262 of 572	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.4	232 of 528	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.3	313 of 526	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.0	342 of 533	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.1	356 of 537	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	65.0	160 of 509	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.3	284 of 576	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	75.5	102 of 579	82.4%	★★★★☆
2011	53.9	312 of 563	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.4	284 of 518	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.7	313 of 509	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.1	255 of 498	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2024	59.2	62 of 162	61.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	83.3	40 of 416	90.4%	★★★★★
2025	78.2	66 of 408	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.1	62 of 429	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	66.6	128 of 428	70.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)90th percentile+25 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)62nd percentile+4 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2025-2026) ?

Science59%+4 vs state

Mathematics53%+7 vs state

English Language Arts52%+7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

NWA has been fantastic with meeting our kids needs (both special needs and mainstream for kids).

Can really tell that the teachers and admin care about the kids. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 23, 2016

Extremely poor experience with Noah Webster. Complaints are just swept under the rug. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 10, 2012

I was very pleased with the school in 2011, but they have changed their whole program this year (2012). Some of the changes are improvements, but the environment they have created this year is very hostile, frightening, and or stressful for the children. They have really increased the negative reinforcement this year (card flip extravaganza), Children are not allowed to sit with their friends at lunch time and they are not even allowed to talk to one another during some of their lunch time (they call it "chew time", during this time the little kids are expected to shut up and chew their food ). School is always somewhat stressful just because it is school, but they have added a lot of completely unnecessary stress to their program this year. The wait to pick up your kids at car pool has doubled as well (expect to spend 40-60 per day waiting in line to pick up your child). Half of their teachers left the school last year after the school announced their plans for this year. I am now starting to understand why. Many of the new teachers have never taught before. The principal seems unresponsive to parent feedback. If you are looking for a new school, my advice is to keep looking. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

There are several reasons why we like this school. The teachers use the same method to teach Math (Saxon), English (Shurley), and Language Arts (Spalding) from kindergarten to sixth grade. Students wear a uniform. The playground area is out-of-sight from the street and they use a car-pool system so children are not just released without supervision after school. There are 2 adults in every classroom (the teacher and the teacher's full-time assistant). We feel like our children are getting a quality education at this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				RISE English Language Arts (2026)				RISE Mathematics (2026)				RISE Science (2026)			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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Noah Webster Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	205 E 400 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Noah Webster Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 426-6624	520	24	21.9	37.7%	276 (53.1%)	8 (1.5%)	199 (38.3%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (4.8%)	64.2	197^th of 563 public elementary schools	65.0%		56.9	246^th of 547 public elementary schools	55.0%	49	62.2	42.7	50.7	53.4	62.1	53.3	49.3	47.3	49.3	66.2	60.8	$5,781	$627	$5,154
Blind South	Public	PK, KG-6	424 South 350 East	Orem	84058	Utah County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 629-4718	10	9	1.1	30.0%	6 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (30.0%)								(n/a)
Centennial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	450 S. 400 East	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8400	761	35	21.8	37.3%	473 (62.2%)	9 (1.2%)	205 (26.9%)	10 (1.3%)	4 (0.5%)	22 (2.9%)	38 (5.0%)	48.1	302^nd of 563 public elementary schools	46.4%		63.6	195^th of 547 public elementary schools	64.4%	107	48.0	55.2	43.9	38.5	51.4	50.0	51.2	41.3	45.8	45.1	47.7
Orem School	Public	PK, KG-6	450 W 400 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8116	659	29	22.8	30.8%	433 (65.7%)	9 (1.4%)	179 (27.2%)	9 (1.4%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	19 (2.9%)	74.7	125^th of 563 public elementary schools	77.8%		84.1	69^th of 547 public elementary schools	87.4%	56	70.9	57.9	60.6	58.9	69.4	51.7	59.0	43.9	61.8	57.0	65.1	$7,528	$364	$7,164
Cascade School	Public	PK, KG-6	860 E 200 N	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8102	882	38	23.0	40.2%	513 (58.2%)	2 (0.2%)	272 (30.8%)	25 (2.8%)	5 (0.6%)	14 (1.6%)	51 (5.8%)	61.9	209^th of 563 public elementary schools	62.9%		49.4	281^st of 547 public elementary schools	48.6%	72	63.6	55.0	55.7	40.2	61.4	58.2	51.0	31.2	62.8	55.7	53.6	$6,530	$264	$6,266
Westmore School	Public	PK, KG-6	1150 S Main	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8123	543	27	19.9	58.2%	245 (45.1%)	12 (2.2%)	244 (44.9%)	5 (0.9%)	11 (2.0%)	7 (1.3%)	19 (3.5%)	26.3	423^rd of 563 public elementary schools	24.9%		19.9	437^th of 547 public elementary schools	20.1%	14	34.5	35.5	33.9	41.8	34.5	38.1	33.3	32.8	40.3	37.1	45.4	$9,149	$1,946	$7,203
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	668 W 150 North	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8120	588	25	23.2	61.1%	180 (30.6%)	3 (0.5%)	383 (65.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	13 (2.2%)	21.8	435^th of 563 public elementary schools	22.7%		19.2	442^nd of 547 public elementary schools	19.2%	7	31.5	37.0	36.1	27.4	40.3	34.7	34.0	25.4	34.7	34.4	45.2
Cherry Hill School	Public	PK, KG-6	240 E 1650 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8105	690	31	22.1	54.1%	284 (41.2%)	2 (0.3%)	354 (51.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.2%)	33 (4.8%)	40.2	358^th of 563 public elementary schools	36.4%		54.6	262^nd of 547 public elementary schools	52.1%	96	38.9	40.4	43.4	52.3	32.2	36.6	50.7	39.8	40.4	43.4	55.7	$7,981	$1,081	$6,899
Orchard School	Public	PK, KG-6	1035 N 800 E	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8115	625	25	25.0	28.2%	388 (62.1%)	2 (0.3%)	182 (29.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.4%)	33 (5.3%)	81.5	78^th of 563 public elementary schools	86.1%		80.3	93^rd of 547 public elementary schools	83.0%	15	80.3	70.1	76.8	55.9	65.8	51.7	60.5	39.0	67.8	77.9	75.4	$6,812	$261	$6,551
Canyon Crest School	Public	K-6	4664 N Canyon Rd	Provo	84604	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 221-9873	487	23	21.4	20.5%	348 (71.5%)	2 (0.4%)	106 (21.8%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	84.1	63^rd of 563 public elementary schools	88.8%		69.6	158^th of 547 public elementary schools	71.1%	95	73.5	56.1	53.6	69.8	77.8	72.2	62.3	46.1	60.3	75.4	83.3	$8,082	$493	$7,589

Frequently Asked Questions about Noah Webster Academy

Is Noah Webster Academy a good school?

Noah Webster Academy ranks 197^th of 563 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Noah Webster Academy?

Students at Noah Webster Academy are 53% White, 38% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

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In the 2024-25 school year, 520 students attended Noah Webster Academy.

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