The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in Science. The lowest is 19% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Scholar Academy
Scholar Academy is a charter school in Tooele County that operates as its own district, serving kindergarten through eighth grade. Because it is a single school, a parent considering Scholar Academy is looking at one campus that spans elementary and middle grades. The school does not offer high school, so families will need to plan for a separate high school placement after eighth grade.
The student body is moderately sized, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across each grade level. White students make up a strong majority, and Hispanic students account for a substantial share of the remaining population, with small representations of other racial and ethnic groups. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is not available, and information on students with disabilities and English learners is also missing in the profiles reviewed.
On state assessments given in grades three through eight, the rates of students scoring proficient are modest. In mathematics, roughly one in five students met the proficiency bar. In English language arts, about one in four scored proficient, and in science the proportion was similar. These results place the district’s overall academic performance at the lower end among Tooele County’s three districts, meaning that most other districts in the county had higher proficiency rates. A parent may want to ask the school about its approach to instruction and how it supports students who are not yet meeting benchmarks.
Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern. The rate of students who miss a significant number of school days is higher here than in any other district in the county. This is an area a family may wish to discuss directly with the school to understand attendance patterns and what supports are in place.
Per-pupil current spending is lower than that of the other two districts in Tooele County. Without more detail about where funds are allocated, it is difficult to say how this translates into classroom resources or staffing. Class sizes and teacher qualifications are not reported in the available data.
The school’s charter status means it operates with some autonomy from the county’s traditional public school system. No recent major changes, such as leadership turnover, facility expansions, or program launches that would meet a four-year lasting-impact threshold, were found in public reporting. The school’s grade band limits the type of data that is available: since it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate, and the state testing results cover only the tested grades.
Overall, Scholar Academy offers a self-contained kindergarten-through-eighth-grade experience in a charter setting. Its academic results on state tests are lower than those of neighboring districts, and chronic absenteeism is an area of concern. Families considering this school will want to explore how the curriculum, student supports, and school culture fit their child’s needs, particularly if they are looking for a stronger academic track record or a lower absenteeism environment. The absence of high school means that any transition plan for ninth grade will need to be arranged separately.
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