Serving 840 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Summit Academy - Independence ranks in the top 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 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Academy - Independence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Academy - Independence's student population of 840 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Summit Academy - Independence ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Academy - Independence is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
72%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Summit Academy - Independence's ranking?
Summit Academy - Independence is ranked #420 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Summit Academy - Independence often compared to?
Summit Academy - Independenceis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Academy - Draper Campus, Summit Academy - Bluffdale by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Summit Academy - Independence?
840 students attend Summit Academy - Independence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Summit Academy - Independence students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Academy - Independence?
Summit Academy - Independence has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summit Academy - Independence offer ?
Summit Academy - Independence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Summit Academy - Independence part of?
Summit Academy - Independence is part of Summit Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Summit Academy - Independence located?
Summit Academy - Independence is located in the Independence at the Point neighborhood of Riverton, UT. There are 2 other public schools located in Independence at the Point.
School Reviews
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