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Arcadia School vs. American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans

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School Overview

School
Arcadia School
3461 W 4850 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans
1255 W Crystal Ave.
West Valley City, UT 84119
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arcadia School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-6, American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
430 students
557 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arcadia School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arcadia School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arcadia School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Granite School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the American Preparatory Academy School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#897 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#899 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arcadia School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
21%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcadia School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Granite School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the American Preparatory Academy School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcadia School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Granite School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the American Preparatory Academy School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arcadia School by grade.
This chart displays the students of American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
-
Kindergarten Students
48
80
Grade 1 Students
54
90
Grade 2 Students
69
70
Grade 3 Students
82
90
Grade 4 Students
68
75
Grade 5 Students
78
73
Grade 6 Students
-
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arcadia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arcadia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the American Preparatory Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arcadia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the American Preparatory Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arcadia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the American Preparatory Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arcadia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the American Preparatory Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Arcadia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the American Preparatory Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arcadia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the American Preparatory Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arcadia School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Granite School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the American Preparatory Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arcadia School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Granite School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the American Preparatory Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arcadia School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Granite School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the American Preparatory Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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