The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Science. The lowest is 29% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Advantage Arts Academy
Advantage Arts Academy is a public charter school in Herriman serving kindergarten through sixth grade. It is a single-campus school that operates as its own district, meaning the school’s leadership makes instructional and operational decisions independently of the larger Jordan School District that runs most of Herriman’s other public schools. For a family considering this school, the essential question is what the charter arts focus looks like in practice and how the school’s academic performance fits their expectations.
The school’s enrollment is moderate for an elementary charter. Its student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic enrollment and small shares of other racial and ethnic groups. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which is below the typical share for Utah elementary schools and reflects Herriman’s generally affluent housing market. Herriman itself is a fast-growing suburban city in southwestern Salt Lake County, dominated by newer subdivisions and master-planned developments. Housing values in the area are well above national medians, and the rental market is similarly elevated, consistent with a community that has seen rapid population growth and rising demand for family homes. The city has many miles of trails and parks but is car-dependent, with no traditional walkable downtown.
On state assessments, Advantage Arts Academy’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades falls below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Salt Lake County. In math, about a quarter of students met the state’s proficiency benchmark. In English language arts, about a third did. In science, the share was slightly higher. These figures are based on Utah’s RISE assessments. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate or high school course access to consider. The school also has no publicly reported data on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, or staff qualifications, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about student support and school climate.
The arts focus is central to the school’s identity. Advantage Arts Academy markets itself as a school where arts are integrated into the core curriculum. For families who want their child in a school that emphasizes creativity and performance alongside academics, this will be a clear draw. However, the school has not published detailed information on what arts programs it offers, how much instructional time is devoted to them, or whether there are specific partnerships or performances. A parent considering this school may want to visit and ask about the balance between arts and academic instruction, especially given the below-average test scores.
The school’s charter status means that enrollment is open to any student in the state, but space is limited and families typically apply through a lottery. There is no information available about the school’s strategic priorities or any recent changes to its program. For a family in Herriman’s competitive housing market, where options include several other charter schools and a growing set of district-run elementary schools, the fit here depends heavily on whether the arts integration and small-school environment outweigh the academic performance gap.
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