The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in Science. The lowest is 65% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on North Star Academy
North Star Academy is a single-school district serving kindergarten through ninth grade in Salt Lake County, Utah. The district is small in enrollment, and its grade span ends at ninth grade, meaning there is no high school graduation rate to report. A parent considering this district should be aware that students will need to transition to another school for tenth through twelfth grade.
Academically, the district performs at a notably high level compared to its peers. On state assessments for third through eighth graders, the overall proficiency rate across tested subjects places North Star Academy in the top quartile among Salt Lake County’s districts. Proficiency in English language arts and science is strong; math proficiency, while lower than the other two subjects, still holds up well relative to the county. Because the district only serves through ninth grade, it does not offer high school advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, or career-technical programs, so those are not a factor here. The district also reports a chronic absenteeism rate that ranks in the top quartile among county districts, meaning a relatively small share of students are missing significant school days. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared to other districts in Salt Lake County, which may reflect the lean operations of a small charter-like district.
The student body is predominantly white, with Asian and Hispanic students each making up a modest share. The proportions of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds are small. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, students with disabilities, and English learners were not available for this district. The absence of that information means a parent who wants to understand the range of support services or the economic diversity of the school would need to ask the school directly.
The district operates a single school, also named North Star Academy. The grade span runs from kindergarten through ninth grade, which is unusual—most schools in the area end at eighth grade or continue through twelfth. This structure shapes the entire experience: students spend many years in one building before leaving, and the school’s academic focus is entirely on elementary and middle-level work. There is no high school graduation data because the district does not offer those grades.
We looked for recent district-level changes such as curriculum shifts, boundary adjustments, or financial decisions with lasting impact on families, but publicly available sources returned only general profile and demographic information. No such changes were reported. The district is static in that sense, and a parent should consult the school directly for any upcoming plans or program developments.
North Star Academy fits a family seeking a small, high-performing elementary and middle school environment where state test scores are consistently above the county median and attendance is strong. It does not fit a family looking for a full K-12 experience or for a wide range of high school course offerings. The lack of data on special populations and economic context is a gap worth exploring with the school.
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