The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in Science. The lowest is 55% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Syracuse Arts Academy
Syracuse Arts Academy is a district serving kindergarten through ninth grade, with two campuses in Davis County, Utah. It operates as a single charter-like district, though the data does not specify a charter or magnet designation. The district enrolls a substantial number of students for its grade band, spread across relatively balanced cohorts from kindergarten through the early high school years. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic representation and smaller shares of other racial and ethnic groups. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, students with disabilities, and English learners was not available in the records we reviewed.
On state assessments, Syracuse Arts Academy performs at a level that places it among the stronger districts in Davis County. Its overall proficiency rate across math, English language arts, and science sits in the top quartile of the county’s districts. In each tested subject—math, ELA, and science—the share of students reaching proficiency is above the midpoint for the county. Science proficiency is the highest of the three subjects. These results suggest consistent academic footing for a district that stops at ninth grade, though testing data is only available for grades three through eight, which is typical for Utah’s state assessments.
Chronic absenteeism, a common concern in many schools, is relatively low here. The district’s chronic absenteeism rate also falls in the top quartile among Davis County districts, meaning fewer students are missing substantial amounts of school compared to peers in the county. This is a positive signal for a consistent learning environment.
Per-pupil current spending is in the middle range, upper half of the county. That means the district is not the lowest spender, but not among the highest either; resource allocation appears moderate relative to neighbors.
Because the district does not serve grades ten through twelve, there is no four-year graduation rate to report. Families considering this district should be aware that students will need to transition to another high school setting after ninth grade.
The district’s name highlights an arts focus, but program details—such as specific arts offerings, elective pathways, or extracurricular opportunities—were not included in the data we examined. Families interested in the nature and depth of the arts curriculum would need to follow up directly with the district.
No recent major changes, such as boundary shifts, facility additions, or leadership transitions, were found in the public sources we searched. The district profile appears stable in that regard.
Overall, Syracuse Arts Academy presents as a mid-sized elementary-through-middle-grade district with academic performance above the county average and relatively low chronic absenteeism. Its grade span means it is not a standalone high school option, and the absence of key demographic and program details leaves some questions open for prospective families to explore.
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