Serving 1,362 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Excelsior 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 41% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,362 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excelsior Academy's student population of 1,362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Excelsior 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 Excelsior Academy is 0.36, which is less 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
#502 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Excelsior Academy's ranking?
Excelsior Academy is ranked #502 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Excelsior Academy often compared to?
Excelsior Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bonneville Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Excelsior Academy?
1,362 students attend Excelsior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Excelsior Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Excelsior Academy offer ?
Excelsior Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Excelsior Academy part of?
Excelsior Academy is part of Excelsior Academy School District.
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