The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in English language arts. The lowest is 31% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Valley Academy
Valley Academy is a small public school district in Washington County, Utah, serving only kindergarten through eighth grade. It consists of a single school, also called Valley Academy. Because the district does not include high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report—that metric simply does not apply here.
Enrollment is on the modest side for a district. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population making up roughly a quarter of the total, and smaller shares of students who are Asian, American Indian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or of two or more races. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available in the records reviewed; a parent may want to ask the district directly about these support categories.
Academically, the district administers Utah’s RISE assessments in math, English language arts, and science for grades three through eight. On the most recent results, proficiency rates in all three subjects were below the midpoint among Washington County’s districts when combined into an overall proficiency index. The district’s ELA proficiency was higher than its math and science results, but across the board the numbers place Valley Academy in a lower position relative to its county peers. Given that the assessment data comes from a single year and the state made a cut-score change for ELA in a recent year, trend comparisons are not reliable; this snapshot represents current standing.
Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern. The district’s chronic absenteeism rate stood at a level that is above the midpoint among county districts, meaning a comparatively larger share of students miss significant amounts of school. This is an area a family may want to explore with the school to understand what supports are in place.
On the financial side, per-pupil current spending falls in the middle range, in the upper half of Washington County’s districts. That suggests the district is not operating with unusually tight or lavish resources compared to its neighbors.
Publicly reported district-level changes or strategic initiatives were not found in available sources, so there is no information on recent curriculum shifts, facility projects, or leadership updates beyond basic profile data. The district operates a single school that serves all grades, and its governance does not appear to be charter or magnet. Title I status was not provided.
For a family considering Valley Academy, the key picture is a small district with a single K-8 school, test results that are below the county average, and a relatively high rate of chronic absenteeism. The demographic profile is majority white with a notable Hispanic presence. Without high school grades, families will need to plan for where students go after eighth grade. The district’s spending level is neither lean nor lavish compared to other districts in the county. Given the gaps in available data on special populations and support services, a direct conversation with the school would be valuable to learn about interventions for students who are struggling academically or missing school frequently.
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