The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Science. The lowest is 47% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Noah Webster Academy
Noah Webster Academy is a single-school district serving kindergarten through sixth grade in Orem, Utah. Because it covers only elementary and early middle school grades, there is no high school graduation rate to report, and the academic picture comes entirely from state assessments given in grades three through six.
On Utah’s RISE assessments, the academy’s students scored above the midpoint among Utah County’s districts when overall proficiency is averaged across math, English language arts, and science. In the most recent testing year, about half of students met the state’s proficiency bar in math and in English language arts. Science proficiency was slightly higher. These are solid mid-range results. The school does not have multi-year trend data available, so it is unclear whether performance is improving or slipping over time.
The school enrolls a moderate-sized student body for a K-6 setting. The student population is predominantly white, with a substantial share identifying as Hispanic and smaller shares of students who are Asian, Black, multiracial, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or American Indian or Alaska Native. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not provided. A parent evaluating fit here may want to ask the school directly about the level of support for students with disabilities and for those learning English.
On chronic absenteeism, the academy sits in the bottom quarter among Utah County’s districts, meaning a comparatively high share of students miss enough school days to be counted as chronically absent. This is a soft spot worth looking into further with the school, as it can affect classroom pace and learning continuity for the whole group, not just the absent students.
Spending per pupil falls in the middle range of the county’s districts, on the upper half. That suggests the school is not especially resource-rich or resource-poor compared to its neighbors.
The district brief found no recent major changes to report—no boundary shifts, program launches, leadership turnover, or facility developments that would alter a family’s decision. The school appears to be operating on a stable footing with no recent disruptions.
Noah Webster Academy is a straightforward option for a family seeking a K-6 public charter school in Orem. The academic results are respectable for the county, sitting above the middle of the pack on proficiency. The chronic absenteeism rate is a clear concern, and a prospective parent would want to understand what drives it—whether it reflects illness patterns, family mobility, or something else in the school environment. The school does not extend beyond sixth grade, so families will need a plan for middle and high school enrollment elsewhere. With limited program information publicly available, the best next step is a school visit and conversation with the administration about student support services, curriculum approach, and how they address attendance.
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