The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in Science. The lowest is 54% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Wasatch Peak Academy
Wasatch Peak Academy is a single-school district in Davis County, Utah, serving kindergarten through sixth grade. Because it covers only elementary grades, there is no high school graduation rate to report and no secondary-level measures such as AP or dual-credit offerings. The school’s enrollment is moderate for its grade band, and the student body is predominantly white, with Hispanic students making up the largest minority group. Smaller shares of students identify as Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian or Alaska Native. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education, and English learner status were not available in the source material, so a fuller picture of economic and support needs is not possible from this data alone.
On state assessments, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among Davis County’s districts. This is a relative strength. The district’s proficiency index, which averages math, English language arts, and science results, places it in the upper half of the county’s thirteen districts. In math the share of students scoring proficient or above was roughly half, and in ELA it was slightly higher, with science landing in a similar range. While these are solid results, a parent may want to look into how performance varies by grade or student subgroup, as that level of detail is not available here.
Chronic absenteeism is a notable soft spot. The rate is above the midpoint of the county’s districts, meaning a higher share of students miss a substantial number of school days. For an elementary school, regular attendance is closely tied to early literacy and math foundations, so families may want to ask the school what supports or interventions are in place to address this.
Per-pupil current spending is in the middle range but on the lower half among Davis County districts. This suggests that the school operates with a leaner budget than many of its neighbors, though state funding formulas and the school’s size and grade span all play a role. Without a detailed breakdown of where dollars go, it is hard to assess the impact on programs or staffing.
The school operates as its own district, with a single campus listed in the data. The district brief turned up no recent major changes such as boundary shifts, leadership turnover, or program launches that would alter the school’s direction. Publicly reported characteristics such as a dual-language focus and an enrollment cap were mentioned in the search, but the data provided does not confirm them, so they are not included here. A parent would need to check the school’s website or contact the office directly for current offerings and policies.
The surrounding community context is not described in the available data, so there is no information on housing market, town size, or commute patterns. That gap means a reader cannot assess whether this school fits a particular residential area or neighborhood. Families considering Wasatch Peak Academy should seek out local knowledge about the area it serves.
Overall, the school offers a middle-of-the-pack spending profile, above-average academic results compared to the county, and a chronic absenteeism rate that deserves attention. It is a small elementary-only district, which may appeal to families looking for a contained school environment without the complexity of a larger district. The absence of key demographic and community data limits how fully a parent can evaluate fit, but the academic picture is generally positive.
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