Neil Armstrong Academy

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Neil Armstrong Academy ranks 270 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Neil Armstrong Academy is a public elementary school in West Valley, Utah, serving 744 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Granite School District. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students outperforming the district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects.

One key differentiator is Neil Armstrong Academy's diverse student population, with 49.06% of students identifying as non-White, including a significant Hispanic student population at 23.12%. Despite this diversity, the school's 6th-grade students demonstrate exceptional performance, with 62% proficient or better in ELA and 45.6% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's low-income students (37.37% free/reduced lunch) also rank among the top 10-12 elementary schools in the state for the past two years.

While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 75th out of 537 schools in 2014-2015 to 383rd out of 559 schools in 2020-2021, it has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that Neil Armstrong Academy has implemented effective strategies and interventions to support the academic success of all its students, particularly its economically disadvantaged population, making it an interesting case study for understanding the factors that contribute to student achievement in a diverse educational setting.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

5194 West Highbury Parkway
West Valley, UT 84120

(385) 646-5284

District: Granite District

SchoolDigger Rank:
270^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,731

Students who attend Neil Armstrong Academy usually attend:

Middle:	West Lake Junior High
High:	Granger High

Student/teacher ratio: 24.2

Number of students: 703

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.9%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Two or more races:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Neil Armstrong Academy ranks better than 51.9% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 13^th among 56 ranked elementary schools in the Granite District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.9%), Hispanic (13.4%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong Academy is 24.2. 46 elementary schools in the Granite District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Neil Armstrong Academy employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neil Armstrong Academy is $7,731. 47 elementary schools in the Granite District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Neil Armstrong Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Neil Armstrong Academy 270^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Neil Armstrong Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Granite District:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite District 72^nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Neil Armstrong Academy

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Rank History for all students at Neil Armstrong Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2015	80.63	75^th	537	86.0%
2016	69.67	152^nd	533	71.5%
2017	59.49	209^th	526	60.3%
2018	56.60	230^th	528	56.4%
2019	45.88	321^st	572	43.9%
2021	34.03	383^rd	559	31.5%
2022	54.27	261^st	551	52.6%
2023	59.31	222^nd	561	60.4%
2024	52.57	270^th	561	51.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Neil Armstrong Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	90.30	10^th	111	91.0%
2023	86.97	12^th	132	90.9%

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Rank History for White students at Neil Armstrong Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	65.59	130^th	435	70.1%
2023	76.13	80^th	428	81.3%
2024	57.98	175^th	429	59.2%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, November 1, 2018

Best Elementary school in the West Valley area. the teachers care, the staff and the principle not only takes it upon him self to know every student, but the students parents. I could not have asked for a better school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Neil Armstrong Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	466	22	41	149	7	32	3	720
2015	503	34	52	140	7	48	9	793
2016	515	44	60	157	13	76	15	880
2017	499	47	55	166	14	84	17	882
2018	436	38	59	136	5	76	15	765
2019	426	28	53	156	8	85	22	778
2020	438	34	59	156	8	82	18	795
2021	425	28	62	150	6	77	22	770
2022	381	23	58	169	7	72	44	754
2023	379	21	48	172	6	80	38	744
2024	414	15	33	94	9	56	82	703

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Neil Armstrong Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	720	24.9	28.9	31.3
2015	793	n/a	n/a	33
2016	880	n/a	n/a	39.8
2017	882	24.9	35.4	41.6
2018	765	n/a	n/a	37.6
2019	778	28.8	26.9	37.8
2020	795	29.0	27.3	38.7
2021	770	n/a	n/a	37.1
2022	754	28.3	26.6	34.5
2023	744	30.0	24.8	37.4
2024	703	29.0	24.2	38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Neil Armstrong Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	720	24.9	28.9	31.3
2015	793	n/a	n/a	33
2016	880	n/a	n/a	39.8
2017	882	24.9	35.4	41.6
2018	765	n/a	n/a	37.6
2019	778	28.8	26.9	37.8
2020	795	29.0	27.3	38.7
2021	770	n/a	n/a	37.1
2022	754	28.3	26.6	34.5
2023	744	30.0	24.8	37.4
2024	703	29.0	24.2	38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Neil Armstrong Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$649 (8.4%)	$7,082 (91.6%)	$7,731

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Neil Armstrong Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 321^st of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 222^nd of 561 Elementary schools	16.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong Academy)	27.6	48.4	20.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)	33.6	35.2	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Academy)	39.8	44.1	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Granite District)	40.3	38.7	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong Academy)	50.5	48.5	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Academy)	59.8	52.6	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)	41.8	39.6	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Neil Armstrong Academy)	59.8	62.3	2.5%
4th Grade Science (Granite District)	38	41.7	3.7%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong Academy)	36.8	46.1	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)	34.7	37.5	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Academy)	47.2	40.8	6.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)	38.4	34.3	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Neil Armstrong Academy)	52.8	54.5	1.7%
5th Grade Science (Granite District)	37.6	42.1	4.5%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong Academy)	44	55	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)	38.5	33.5	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Academy)	38.9	46	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)	30.6	24.5	6.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Neil Armstrong Academy)	51.4	61	9.6%
6th Grade Science (Granite District)	46.7	42.5	4.2%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	778	744	4.4%
African American	28	21	25%
American Indian	8	6	25%
Asian	53	48	9.4%
Hispanic	156	172	10.3%
Pacific Islander	85	80	5.9%
White	426	379	11%
Two or More Races	22	38	72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.8%	37.4%	0.4%

Schools Near Neil Armstrong Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)						RISE Mathematics (2024)						RISE Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Neil Armstrong Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	5194 West Highbury Parkway	West Valley	84120	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5284	703	29	24.2	38.0%	414 (58.9%)	15 (2.1%)	94 (13.4%)	33 (4.7%)	9 (1.3%)	56 (8.0%)	82 (11.7%)	52.6	270^th of 561 public elementary schools	51.9%		59.3	222^nd of 561 public elementary schools	60.4%	48	43.6	39.6	46.6	62.0			39.6	45.8	41.8	45.6			45.4	55.8	63.8			$7,731	$649	$7,082
Monticello Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2782 S Corporate Park Drive	West Valley City	84120	Salt Lake County	Monticello Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 417-8040	685	35	19.6	45.0%	167 (24.4%)	13 (1.9%)	379 (55.3%)	31 (4.5%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (8.8%)	33 (4.8%)	33.5	386^th of 561 public elementary schools	31.2%		37.3	361^st of 561 public elementary schools	35.7%	25	57.2	41.1	29.5	26.8	36.7	37.0	75.7	43.1	33.8	17.4	38.1	38.4	34.7	41.1	31.0	30.9	38.5	$7,686	$584	$7,102
Valley Crest School	Public	PK, KG-6	5240 W 3100 S	West Valley City	84120	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5061	446	22	20.2	50.4%	174 (39.0%)	21 (4.7%)	180 (40.4%)	32 (7.2%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.7%)	16 (3.6%)	3.3	555^th of 561 public elementary schools	1.1%		8.7	530^th of 561 public elementary schools	5.5%	25	18.6	16.4	15.9	9.8			18.6	16.4	8.6				22.2	18.6	18.0			$7,661	$541	$7,120
Esperanza School	Public, Charter	K-6	4956 W 3500 S	West Valley City	84120	Salt Lake County	Esperanza School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 305-1450	538	21	25.6	38.7%	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	525 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40.4	347^th of 561 public elementary schools	38.1%		24.4	427^th of 561 public elementary schools	23.9%	80	40.3	22.8	27.1	55.6			42.7	50.7	37.1	53.7			39.3	28.6	63.0			$6,792	$937	$5,855
Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley	Public, Charter	K-8	2671 S Stegnar Way	West Valley City	84128	Salt Lake County	Wallace Stegner Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 456-9570	755	29	26.1	61.3%	167 (22.1%)	14 (1.9%)	477 (63.2%)	15 (2.0%)	5 (0.7%)	51 (6.8%)	26 (3.4%)	56	244^th of 561 public elementary schools	56.5%		55.7	241^st of 561 public elementary schools	57.0%	3	48.5	39.8	51.2	58.3	55.6	52.7	49.3	43.2	53.8	35.0	49.4	69.4	54.1	51.2	61.7	53.1	65.3
Monroe School	Public	PK, KG-6	4450 W 3100 S	West Valley City	84120	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	Yes	(385) 646-4918	488	28	17.7	75.2%	293 (60.0%)	16 (3.3%)	131 (26.8%)	11 (2.3%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.7%)	15 (3.1%)	5.1	543^rd of 561 public elementary schools	3.2%		11.8	506^th of 561 public elementary schools	9.8%	37	24.1	10.9	16.7	13.9			22.4	12.4	7.7				26.0	27.3	30.0			$8,990	$1,439	$7,550
West Valley School	Public	PK, KG-6	6049 W Brud Dr	West Valley City	84128	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5079	739	32	22.7	48.0%	486 (65.8%)	17 (2.3%)	109 (14.7%)	42 (5.7%)	4 (0.5%)	33 (4.5%)	48 (6.5%)	22.6	444^th of 561 public elementary schools	20.9%		28.6	401^st of 561 public elementary schools	28.5%	43	30.0	35.9	35.8	31.4			32.4	40.0	34.7	21.8			43.1	35.3	33.3			$8,649	$714	$7,934
Whittier School	Public	PK, KG-6	3585 S 6000 W	West Valley City	84128	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5096	520	23	22.2	54.6%	251 (48.3%)	13 (2.5%)	200 (38.5%)	13 (2.5%)	4 (0.8%)	28 (5.4%)	11 (2.1%)	9.8	515^th of 561 public elementary schools	8.2%		8.8	528^th of 561 public elementary schools	5.9%	13	32.2	12.7	28.5	27.1			34.5	19.4	18.2	14.5			22.6	27.8	27.7			$9,652	$841	$8,811
Jackling School	Public	PK, KG-6	3760 S 4610 W	West Valley City	84120	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	Yes	(385) 646-4882	449	21	21.9	65.9%	144 (32.1%)	24 (5.3%)	204 (45.4%)	11 (2.4%)	8 (1.8%)	30 (6.7%)	28 (6.2%)	5.2	541^st of 561 public elementary schools	3.6%		9.1	525^th of 561 public elementary schools	6.4%	16	12.0	11.3	20.6				18.3	6.6	26.2				18.0	27.0				$9,239	$1,271	$7,968
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley	Public, Charter	K-6	5685 West Cilma Drive	West Valley City	84128	Salt Lake County	Ascent Academies of Utah	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 685-0228	443	22	20.1	58.9%	147 (33.2%)	9 (2.0%)	232 (52.4%)	13 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.4%)	17 (3.8%)	8.2	527^th of 561 public elementary schools	6.1%		6.3	537^th of 561 public elementary schools	4.3%	10	31.8	14.8	20.0	26.8			34.9	22.9	16.9	9.8			18.0	20.9	26.8			$9,721	$467	$9,254

Frequently Asked Questions about Neil Armstrong Academy

What district is Neil Armstrong Academy in?

Granite District

How many students attend Neil Armstrong Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 703 students attended Neil Armstrong Academy.

What schools do graduates of Neil Armstrong Academy attend?

Students who attend Neil Armstrong Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Lake Junior High
High : Granger High

What is the racial makeup of Neil Armstrong Academy?

Students at Neil Armstrong Academy are 59% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% Pacific Islander, 5% Asian, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

Is Neil Armstrong Academy a good school?

Neil Armstrong Academy ranks 270^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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