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Salt Lake Center For Science Education vs. Academy For Math Engineering & Science

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School Overview

School
Salt Lake Center For Science Education
1400 W Goodwin Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Academy For Math Engineering & Science
5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Salt Lake Center For Science Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Academy For Math Engineering & Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 363 students in grades 6-12, Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 469 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Math Engineering & Science ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
363 students
469 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Salt Lake Center For Science Education over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy For Math Engineering & Science over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Salt Lake Center For Science Education.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy For Math Engineering & Science.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Salt Lake Center For Science Education over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy For Math Engineering & Science over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Salt Lake Center For Science Education with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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 Academy For Math Engineering & Science with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science 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

#695 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#94 out of 957 schools in UT
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Salt Lake Center For Science Education, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy For Math Engineering & Science, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
53%
(Top 30% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salt Lake Center For Science Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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 Academy For Math Engineering & Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salt Lake Center For Science Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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 Academy For Math Engineering & Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 10% in UT)
90-94%
(Top 30% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Salt Lake Center For Science Education with the average graduation rate observed in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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 graduation rate of Academy For Math Engineering & Science with the average graduation rate observed in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Salt Lake Center For Science Education by grade.
This chart displays the students of Academy For Math Engineering & Science by grade.
Grade 9 Students
104
122
Grade 10 Students
101
119
Grade 11 Students
83
126
Grade 12 Students
75
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Salt Lake Center For Science Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Academy For Math Engineering & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Salt Lake Center For Science Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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 Academy For Math Engineering & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Salt Lake Center For Science Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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 Academy For Math Engineering & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Salt Lake Center For Science Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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 Academy For Math Engineering & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Salt Lake Center For Science Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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 Academy For Math Engineering & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Salt Lake Center For Science Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Academy For Math Engineering & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Salt Lake Center For Science Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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 Academy For Math Engineering & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Salt Lake Center For Science Education, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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 Academy For Math Engineering & Science, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science 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
37%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Salt Lake Center For Science Education, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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 Academy For Math Engineering & Science, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Academy For Math Engineering & Science 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%
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Salt Lake Center For Science Education, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salt Lake Center For Science Education 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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