The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in Science. The lowest is 54% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Wasatch Peak Academy
Wasatch Peak Academy is a public charter school in North Salt Lake serving kindergarten through sixth grade. Because it serves only elementary and middle school grades, it has no graduation rate to report, and no advanced course data is available. The school is its own district, operating independently of the larger Davis School District that governs nearby neighborhood schools.
The student body is predominantly white, with a sizable Hispanic population and smaller shares of students who identify as Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or two or more races. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a lower rate than what is typical nationwide, though the school is a charter that draws from a wide attendance area so the economic mix may reflect family choices about school fit as much as neighborhood boundaries.
On state assessments, the school's overall proficiency across math, English language arts, and science sits in the top quartile of schools relative to districts across Davis County. Utah uses the RISE test for grades three through six, and at Wasatch Peak students score above the county's midpoint in all three subjects. More than half of tested students meet the state's proficiency bar in each subject, a stronger result than many neighboring elementary schools post. The data covers only a single year for math and science and a prior year for English, so a parent may want to ask the school about year-to-year consistency, but the available snapshot shows a school that performs well compared with its county peers.
North Salt Lake itself is a densely built suburban community just north of Salt Lake City, with a largely residential feel and commercial strips along the highway corridor. Housing values are above the national median, and rents have been rising briskly, consistent with the broader Wasatch Front housing market. The city has grown rapidly in recent years, and new subdivisions continue to be built on the hillsides above the main thoroughfare. There is no traditional downtown; civic life centers on City Hall and dispersed parks. The area is car-dependent, and most shopping and amenities require a drive.
As a charter school, Wasatch Peak Academy operates with its own board and budget, separate from the Davis School District. The school's website and published materials were not available to verify program offerings, but the testing data paints a picture of a school that delivers solid academic results in its grade range. The school is one of several public charter options in the north Salt Lake Valley, and families choosing it are opting out of their assigned district school in favor of a smaller, independently run institution.
The school's performance on state tests is a clear strength by local standards, placing it among the higher-achieving elementary settings in Davis County. The absence of information on class sizes, teacher qualifications, special education services, and English learner supports means a parent would want to follow up directly with the school on those details. The student population is not as economically diverse as many district schools, but the charter's enrollment process may shape that composition as much as any admission criteria.
For a family looking for a strong-performing elementary charter in the north Salt Lake area, Wasatch Peak Academy appears to be a credible option based on test results. The lack of a high school program means families will need to plan for a transition after sixth grade, either to a district middle school, another charter, or a private option. The school's small size and independent governance may appeal to parents who want a more contained school environment than a large district elementary offers.
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