The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Science. The lowest is 61% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Syracuse Arts Academy - North
Syracuse Arts Academy – North is a public charter school serving kindergarten through sixth grade in the rapidly growing suburban community of Syracuse, Utah, about thirty miles north of Salt Lake City. The school is part of the Syracuse Arts Academy district, a small charter organization, and operates on its own campus within a residential area of this family-oriented city. Because the school serves only elementary and early middle grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and state testing results cover the grades that are assessed under Utah’s RISE program.
On state assessments, the school’s students performed solidly across tested subjects. Proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science all landed well above state averages, though the specific figures belong on the page. In the context of Davis County, where Syracuse Arts Academy – North sits among fourteen districts, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects placed it in the top quartile. This signals that the academic program is delivering strong foundational skills relative to the county’s public schools, including many traditional district schools. Parents looking for a school with consistently above-average test results will find this one a clear fit.
The school’s enrollment is moderate for a K-6 charter, with roughly equal class sizes across each grade level. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is below the typical rate for the county and suggests a relatively higher-income student body overall. The student population is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic presence and tiny shares of other racial groups. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not reported, which is a gap a parent may want to ask the school about directly. Discipline records, staffing ratios, and chronic absenteeism data were also absent from the available information, so those dimensions of school environment remain uncharacterized here.
Syracuse itself has transformed from a small agricultural town into a high-growth suburban community. Publicly reported sources describe it as a family-oriented city that has seen substantial population increases over recent decades, with ongoing residential development pushing westward toward the Great Salt Lake. The city lacks a traditional downtown but has planned a Town Center area and adopted design guidelines to create a more defined civic core. Schools are sited on separate campuses within neighborhoods rather than integrated into a commercial center. Antelope Island State Park, reachable via a causeway, is a major recreational anchor. Housing values in the zip code stand above the state median and well above the national median, reflecting the area’s desirability and rapid growth. Rents also run above national benchmarks. For a family considering relocation, this is a market where homeownership is relatively expensive even by Utah standards.
The school’s charter status means it operates independently of the local district boundaries, drawing students from across the area rather than a fixed attendance zone. The academic program is not described in detail in the data, but the name signals a focus on arts integration, a characteristic that families who value creative curricula may find appealing. Because no recent district-level changes or strategic priorities were found in publicly available materials, the narrative of the school is mostly about its current performance and setting rather than ongoing reforms.
Overall, Syracuse Arts Academy – North is a well-performing charter elementary school in an affluent, fast-growing suburb. Its test scores are strong against county peers, its student body is economically less diverse than many area schools, and its setting is a bedroom community with rising housing costs. Families who want a solid academic foundation in a K-6 environment with an arts emphasis and who can afford the local housing market will likely find this a good match. Those needing information on special education services, English learner support, or disciplinary climate should follow up directly with the school.
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