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Excelsior Academy

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Excelsior Academy ranks 321 st of 547 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

321^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 547 Utah Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Utah elementary schools

Summary

Excelsior Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 1,362 students in grades K-8 in Erda, Utah. While the school outperforms some nearby schools, it faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, below-average test scores, and a high student-teacher ratio.

Excelsior Academy's chronic absenteeism rates have consistently been higher than the state average, ranging from 17.3% to 25.2% over the past few years. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 59.4% compared to the state average of 48.6%. However, the school does perform better than some nearby schools, such as Northlake School and Copper Canyon School. Excelsior Academy also has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 65 out of 162 Utah elementary schools in this metric for the 2023-2024 school year.

Interestingly, Excelsior Academy's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 176 out of 528 Utah elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 321 out of 547 in 2024-2025, suggesting the school's performance may be trending downward compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $6,530 in 2018-2019 is lower than the state average and some nearby schools, which may contribute to the school's challenges. While Excelsior Academy outperforms some nearby schools, it lags behind higher-performing institutions in the region, such as Rose Springs School and Stansbury Park School, in areas like test scores and chronic absenteeism.

1,406

Students ?

57.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,530

Per pupil spending ?

17.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

124 E Erda Way
Erda, UT 84074

(435) 882-3062

District: Excelsior Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 27th percentile in 2015 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 58 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg46%

Utah avg47%

Elementary school

321^st of 547

Utah public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From bottom 27% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

99^th of 182

Utah public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 29 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

56^th of 93Excelsior 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	43.4	321 of 547	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.3	321 of 561	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.3	345 of 561	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.0	357 of 551	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.2	367 of 559	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.0	308 of 572	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.9	176 of 528	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.2	151 of 526	71.3%	★★★★☆
2016	58.8	222 of 533	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	32.5	392 of 537	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	51.2	253 of 509	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.2	306 of 576	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	50.5	362 of 579	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.6	391 of 563	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.8	269 of 518	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2024	56.7	65 of 162	59.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	28.2	326 of 408	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.9	346 of 429	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.0	362 of 428	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.8	372 of 435	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	46.4	99 of 182	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.4	97 of 210	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.3	81 of 216	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.4	93 of 209	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.6	67 of 213	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.7	107 of 222	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.4	36 of 172	79.1%	★★★★☆
2017	87.9	10 of 206	95.1%	★★★★★
2016	88.1	5 of 209	97.6%	★★★★★
2015	71.1	54 of 210	74.3%	★★★★☆
2014	61.8	74 of 185	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.1	124 of 243	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	61.8	110 of 238	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.7	96 of 222	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	46.0	136 of 201	32.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2024	59.2	55 of 141	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	79.3	23 of 138	83.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	33.1	110 of 159	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.3	107 of 183	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.2	97 of 191	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.5	94 of 191	50.8%	★★★☆☆

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)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)60th percentile+17 vs school

White (2025)20th percentile-21 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)61st percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)31st percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2024-2025) ?

Science50%~ state avg

Mathematics43%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, April 5, 2018

My children and I have been at Excelsior Academy for 4 yrs now. You'll notice I include myself because I'm at the school volunteering all the time. Our kids education has always come first in our home. That is the reason, since day one, I have been so involved with the school. Every teacher and member of admin, board members, I've met and worked with is magnificent! They put the children first and always have their best interest at heart. If a parent would like to come in and help out and observe what's going on in class the teachers are thrilled! In fact they love present involvement. If you ever have a concern you can work with your teacher, and instructor. Even the directors are happy to help in any way possible.
Due to the leveled learning my daughter was able to move up a grade level in reading because that's where she excels. In math she struggles a bit so she put in a slower pace group, and is now caught up with grade level. These kids are learning things in 3rd grade I didn't learn until high school. Best part, they understand it and LOVE IT!
I can't say enough good things about this school. Take a tour for yourself and see the magic for yourself 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

The management company is shady and the board does not conform to its own charter. They amend to fit their own whims. For example, they decided it would be in their best interest is they appoint their own members instead of having the parents do it. In any other district, it's an election process. They also amended the charter to increase class size. As a former parent/teacher there, I would never send my children to a school who cares more about the dollar than the child. Close Quote

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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 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
Excelsior Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	124 E Erda Way	Erda	84074	Tooele County	Excelsior Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 882-3062	1,406	24	57.9	17.9%	1,114 (79.2%)	6 (0.4%)	191 (13.6%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	16 (1.1%)	68 (4.8%)	43.4	321^st of 547 public elementary schools	41.3%		44.3	321^st of 561 public elementary schools	42.8%		59.4	49.6	45.4	20.9	39.7	42.9	42.5	51.1	42.4	59.1	52.9	$6,530	$511	$6,019
Rose Springs School	Public	PK, KG-6	5349 N Insbrook Place	Stansbury Park	84074	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	No	No	No	(435) 833-9015	541	26	20.7	17.7%	400 (73.9%)	5 (0.9%)	97 (17.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	22 (4.1%)	38.6	347^th of 547 public elementary schools	36.6%		55.2	251^st of 561 public elementary schools	55.3%	96	44.2	31.4	37.8	39.1			42.0	34.1	65.2			$8,068	$610	$7,458
Overlake School	Public	K-6	2052 N 170 W	Tooele	84074	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	No	No	No	(435) 843-3805	690	32	21.5	23.6%	418 (60.6%)	11 (1.6%)	174 (25.2%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.5%)	33 (4.8%)	13.4	483^rd of 547 public elementary schools	11.7%		25.6	430^th of 561 public elementary schools	23.4%	53	29.2	20.2	25.3	13.3			29.4	37.0	40.7			$7,361	$456	$6,905
Stansbury Park School	Public	PK, KG-6	485 Country Club Dr	Stansbury Park	84074	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	No	No	No	(435) 833-1968	712	30	23.4	18.0%	541 (76.0%)	8 (1.1%)	98 (13.8%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.6%)	25 (3.5%)	31 (4.4%)	55.1	258^th of 547 public elementary schools	52.8%		50	292^nd of 561 public elementary schools	48.0%	34	56.4	46.9	50.0	35.7			49.0	51.3	59.6			$7,582	$491	$7,091
Bonneville Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	800 W Montauk Lane	Stansbury Park	84074	Tooele County	Bonneville Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 315-2080	337	21	16.3	24.0%	185 (54.9%)	8 (2.4%)	113 (33.5%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	17 (5.0%)	27.9	398^th of 547 public elementary schools	27.2%		22.6	443^rd of 561 public elementary schools	21.0%	45			19.5	33.4				43.9	44.4			$7,673	$307	$7,367
Copper Canyon School	Public	PK, KG-6	1600 N Broadway	Tooele	84074	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 843-3820	544	25	21.7	31.8%	347 (63.8%)	14 (2.6%)	136 (25.0%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (0.9%)	24 (4.4%)	15 (2.8%)	6.9	522^nd of 547 public elementary schools	4.6%		14.6	483^rd of 561 public elementary schools	13.9%	39	14.6	22.9	16.0	13.2			32.9	23.6	26.4			$8,434	$638	$7,796
Old Mill School	Public	PK, KG-6	92 S Lodestone Way	Tooele	84074	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	No	No	No	(435) 833-1900	665	31	21.2	19.5%	500 (75.2%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (16.8%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.3%)	20 (3.0%)	34.3	376^th of 547 public elementary schools	31.3%		33.9	384^th of 561 public elementary schools	31.6%	8	40.4	42.5	25.2	25.0			48.3	39.0	59.8			$7,086	$602	$6,484
Scholar Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	928 N 100 E	Tooele	84074	Tooele County	Scholar Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 566-6957	690	30	22.7	29.6%	515 (74.6%)	1 (0.1%)	124 (18.0%)	9 (1.3%)	5 (0.7%)	8 (1.2%)	28 (4.1%)	8	513^th of 547 public elementary schools	6.2%		10	510^th of 561 public elementary schools	9.1%	3	15.3	28.6	17.4	10.2	20.9	21.0	33.8	17.4	33.3	25.0	21.0	$6,446	$565	$5,881
Middle Canyon School	Public	K-6	751 E 1000 N	Tooele	84074	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	No	No	No	(435) 833-1906	571	27	21.4	21.5%	350 (61.3%)	12 (2.1%)	169 (29.6%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	22 (3.9%)	35.7	363^rd of 547 public elementary schools	33.6%		34.7	381^st of 561 public elementary schools	32.1%	18	36.1	37.2	37.4	27.9			43.0	48.4	57.0			$7,139	$461	$6,678
Northlake School	Public	PK, KG-6	268 N Coleman	Tooele	84074	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 833-1940	684	36	19.2	45.0%	436 (63.7%)	15 (2.2%)	176 (25.7%)	8 (1.2%)	11 (1.6%)	8 (1.2%)	30 (4.4%)	11.5	493^rd of 547 public elementary schools	9.9%		15.7	477^th of 561 public elementary schools	15.0%	16	27.6	28.2	24.5	10.6			31.5	36.6	20.8			$8,737	$1,033	$7,704

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Excelsior Academy ranks 321^st of 547 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Excelsior Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,406 students attended Excelsior Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Excelsior Academy?

Students at Excelsior Academy are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

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