Serving 670 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wallace Stegner Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallace Stegner Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wallace Stegner Academy's student population of 670 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Wallace Stegner Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallace Stegner Academy is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
62%
20%
Black
4%
1%
White
17%
71%
Hawaiian
11%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallace Stegner Academy's ranking?
Wallace Stegner Academy is ranked #581 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Wallace Stegner Academy?
670 students attend Wallace Stegner Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Wallace Stegner Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallace Stegner Academy?
Wallace Stegner Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wallace Stegner Academy offer ?
Wallace Stegner Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wallace Stegner Academy part of?
Wallace Stegner Academy is part of Wallace Stegner Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Wallace Stegner Academy located?
Wallace Stegner Academy is located in the Glendale neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 5 other public schools located in Glendale.
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