Syracuse Arts Academy in Syracuse | Military Town Advisor

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	7/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment data from Utah State Board of Education, and using 2025 Utah Aspire Plus data from Utah State Board of Education.
Student Growth	7/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Utah State Board of Education.

Posted: July 28, 2026

They have a handful of teachers who are amazing and who I would support without even thinking twice, they also have been letting go some of the teachers that made this place so great and diverse and it is not a flex. The school has the worst SPED team I have ever worked with and would never bring my child here now. The admin gives you lip service and doesn't support your child at all- right down to the counseling group who picks their favorites or the teacher's kids/grandkids for everything. If you have a relative here than you get a great education and award. If not then you are just volunteering your life away for nothing.

Posted: July 28, 2026

Posted: January 18, 2025

I currently go here and the only problems are the students everything else is great it the type of people that go here most students are nice like me but others respect no one and only care about themselves they mostly pick on special needs kids or who they think are different (to them everyone but their friends are different) I have anxiety, depression, and PTSD and I'm picked on for that if you send your kid here be careful about the students

Posted: January 18, 2025

Posted: May 27, 2023

Went to this school from 2nd-9th grade. Only a few junior high teachers seem to care about students. The bathrooms do not have doors, and the stalls don't lock. Sinks are broken and so are hand dryers. One of the teachers shoved me against a locker and held me by my throat after coming out of lunch. My phone was taken from me multiple times while put away in my pocket. Some of the teachers made me and other students very uncomfortable. Some teachers try to push political views over students. The curriculum is fairly good and challenging at times, however, a few teachers are not active in helping the class or individual students when they are not fully understanding topics. There are also no resources at the school to help with mental health.

Posted: May 27, 2023

Posted: February 5, 2023

A lot of people hate school, but I'm one of those students who love it. SAA is probably one of the best schools I could have gone too and it's really fun. I really do feel that I learn a lot of things and that I can apply them to my life. I am almost sad that I am leaving SAA this year and wish I could be in this school forever. All the after school clubs are fun, a lot of people are nice and it's really easy to fit in. There are no complaits I have about this school because the school administration are really trying there best to make the school better and better. I love most of the teachers at the school too. Overall, this is an amazing school I love.

Posted: February 5, 2023

Posted: November 21, 2021

There is always kids vaping in the bathroom and the teachers never grade your stuff in time so you get a low grade

Posted: November 21, 2021

Posted: April 29, 2021

So I have ADHD and every school I have been to was not a good school but when I came here it was a lot better

Posted: April 29, 2021

Posted: August 23, 2020

Loved Mr Whipple and Mrs. Johns. There wasn't a teacher we could complain about. Some teachers are more effective than others, and it largely depends on the students.

Posted: August 23, 2020

Mr Pfister is THE BEST! Admin is always positive and smiling, they greet kids every morning at the door.

Posted: August 23, 2020

Best school in Davis County, hands down. If your student has a need or you have a suggestion, they will gladly listen and work with you. Utah is generally subpar for special education, we have to keep advocating and pushing for excellence.

Posted: August 23, 2020

WE loved SAA! Less students per teacher than other schools. The many course selections went above and beyond! Adequately prepared my students for high school and NUAMES. What a perfect fit for each of my children who had very different needs and talents. SAA is excellent for students with learning differences. They schedule in study hall or options class so kids don't get behind, in addition to special ed. The Band program was the best. Mr Whipple is AMAZING. Davis District could learn a thing or two from this school. Admin. was top notch. My children said they have the best school lunch ever! Thought I'd never here that.

Posted: August 23, 2020

Posted: February 26, 2020

It's been a wonderful experience at SAA. I firmly believe that our daughter would not be in the position she is in if she wasn't attending SAA. They've helped identify some things preventing her from learning quickly and have been able to teach her in a way that's effective for her, not just effective because some state law said it was the effective way to teach. Could not be happier with our experience.

Posted: January 8, 2020

Monthly character trait focus in each classroom.

Posted: January 8, 2020

Excellent!! Great one on one support. Reading groups on each individual level.

Posted: June 14, 2019

Working with the school you get to see how the staff cares about the kids and families

Posted: November 1, 2017

I went to kindergarten the first year that this school opened and went all the way K-9 there. I was one of the first to experience every grade of the school, and I don't regret going there at all!! Loved my teachers and made tons of friends, it got me prepared to take harder classes in high school, including college classes. The teachers were always caring, respectful, and willing to put forth a lot of effort to help you. I always knew that i could turn to any of the teachers if I had a problem. I also had many opportunities to participate in all the school offered. I was part of Student body, Tech crew, cross country, and lots of other things. I got to know practically everyone in my grade, and the grades around me. Had a wonderful time and learned lots of great life skills! Highly recommend this school to anyone who is considering sending their kids there!

Posted: November 1, 2017

Posted: September 25, 2017

I attended Syracuse Arts Academy for nine years and absolutely loved it! The teachers take the time to know their students and help them individually. I felt prepared for high school and college courses. SAA was my dragon family.

Posted: August 28, 2017

Overall the experience has been alright. We have had experiences with some teachers that do not seem to care about teaching though and blame not having grades in on how busy their personal lives are. Everyone is busy! A teacher should not be sending out emails claiming that grading is not done due to painting a friends home over the weekend. The scheduling at the junior high is ALWAYS a mess. I have three children who have attended for nearly three years, my oldest in eighth grade. We have had to change his schedule for the past two years in junior high in order to get him out of classes he had absolutely no interest in and did not request. I also disagree with changing teachers in core subjects half-way through the school year. A core subject should be with the same teacher the entire year, an elective should change. I would also like to see more advanced classes and a different language besides Spanish. What is the point of offering Spanish I to a seventh or eighth grader if there is not a continuation of the class until high school? Basically, the student would have to start over.

Posted: June 9, 2017

We have two kids with very different educational needs. My 9 year old has ADHD and struggles to keep up, and my 7 year old is extremely gifted in academics.
I've felt like the school has worked really well with the needs of my ADHD child and getting her medication to her when needed, as well as keeping us informed if she doesn't turn things in. She stays engaged in the classroom and made friends easily when she started half way through the year. We have been very pleased. We have always worked with her at home a lot, but she has progressed rather quickly since starting at SAA.
For my 7 year old, we were dithering about putting him in the gifted program in the school district or skipping a grade so that he could actually learn new things at school. We ended up putting him in SAA because we felt this school could meet the needs of both our kids.
Each classroom has "leveled learning" which divides kids into groups according to understanding and ability--for each subject--so that the more advanced kids can still be challenged and the ones that are behind can catch up. My son has FINALLY stopped saying "nothing" when I ask him what he learned in school that day.
For example in spelling: Group 1 will just be required to know how to spell the word.
Group 2 will need to know how to spell it AND the definition.
Group 3 will need to know how to spell it, the definition, and how to use it in a sentence (verbally).
Group 4 will need to spell it,define it, and write it in a sentence-using correct capitalization and punctuation.
All groups learn the same subject matter, but each group will be held accountable for a different level of mastery.
Communication has been superb--borderline excessive--on all levels. We get emails from each of the kids' teachers several times a week as well as from the administration. This is very helpful as there always seems to be something going on at the school for one reason or another.
Overall, we are very pleased at the outcome for both of our children and we will be continuing there through elementary school and hopefully junior high!

Posted: June 9, 2017

My daughter has ADHD, but she stays very engaged in the lessons because they incorporate art into all subjects and they do tons of field trips. We have always had her doing 30 mins of reading at home, but her reading level was a little lower than grade level when she started there. Her reading level has now gone up two grade levels since she started going there 5 months ago.

Posted: June 9, 2017

Posted: June 6, 2017

My daughter loved Syracuse Arts Academy. She attended the Junior High campus for 7th grade. She dearly loved every single one of her teachers, and the administration. I did as well! Mr. Pfister & Mr. Bryant ("Mr. Matty") are hands down the best Principal and Vice Principal ever! We also were extremely well served by Jenny and LeAnn in the front office! They are an asset to this amazing school for sure! We are a military family and sadly must move on to our next assignment. If you're considering this school, trust me it's an amazing place to send your kids!!!

Posted: June 6, 2017

Posted: March 13, 2017

Syracuse arts academy is one of the best schools. My kid was in kindergarten at Antelope campus. It was a great experience and the kid's reading and math skills have developed tremendously. I had no bad experiences at all

Posted: June 11, 2016

I don't like the way this school is run. IEP students are falling through the cracks and their needs are not being met.

Posted: September 4, 2015

We love this school. My children's reading levels and comprehension have improved by leaps and bounds since we transferred here. The atmosphere is amazing and the staff can't be beat

Posted: June 5, 2015

I gave this school 3 stars because my kids like it. To me that is what is most important. However, i dont care for some of the staff. My concerns about my children have been basically brushed aside. I feel they dont care what parents think. I understand and am not asking for special treatment for my kids but they should take into account the parents concerns and not just blow us off or give us RUDE responses. That is no way to treat a parent. Im not sure if they will comtinue going there. That is something we need to think about.

Posted: June 5, 2015

Posted: July 28, 2014

I love this school! There are problems just like any other school but over all I am so glad my kids go here. I have a 3rd and 2nd grader and my oldest has been here since kindergarten. My oldest has speical needs and the school has done so much to help him. They have helped me develop his IEP and have had excellent communication with me. He has come so far and the school helps him to learn in ways that work for him. The principal mrs Nixon is excellent! So great with the kids and very easy to talk to. When problems arise she takes action right away and is a great leader. Like other schools it's a hit or miss on the teachers but overall they are excellent. When they are good they are very good. If we ever move I will be very sad to leave this school.

Posted: March 23, 2014

The stuff is fine. Bad parking situation, long lines. Elementary principal is total jerk. Looking for another school for my kids.

Posted: March 6, 2014

Parking here is so bad! Waiting in line for 30 min every day!Looking for a new school!

Posted: October 31, 2013

My two children started attending Syracuse Arts Academy (SAA) this year. My son who is in 6th grade, is bright and learns easily. Yet, he has ADHD and struggles with focus and follow through. SAA keeps him challenged and the structured environment has been really good for him. Although he qualifies for a 504 it has not been something that we have needed to pursue yet. My daughter has a learning disability and has been in resource since 1st grade (she is currently in 7th). She was tested by a "specialist" psychologist employed by the school district. He told us she was going to hit a learning "brick wall" in 5th or 6th grade. SAA quickly began taking that wall down brick by brick. At SAA they ask her to do work that is far, far beyond her ability level. At first I was horrified and felt that she was going to be crushed, so to speak. It turns out that she is capable of much more than any of us ever thought. She is for the first time in her life interested in learning. She has newfound confidence in herself and abilities. The uniforms that SAA requires helps keep the kids from being distracted. SAA has so many good things and sadly there is not enough space to write them. We love SAA!

Posted: October 29, 2013

We attended this school for a little over 2 years. I loved the way they incorporated art into their everyday curriculum! Like every other school, there are great teachers and some not so great. I did not rate the school higher because I was not impressed with the way they dealt with special need situations. My children have diagnosed anxiety disorders, and while the administration was willing to discuss needs with us and helped us come up with plans, the follow through on those plans seemed to fall through. They were more concerned with the political side of what might look bad to their school than doing what was best for my children, even when they agreed to a plan originally. We realize there are certain laws that they need to follow, but even when we provided the doctors notes and other items they needed, they still became very difficult to work with and even threatening. We couldn't get them to work with us long enough to get a 504 worked out. So, if your child is pretty main stream and doesn't have any unique situations, it is a decent school. If you have any special concerns or needs or those types of things arise while there, it may not be the school for you.

Posted: November 12, 2012

My daughters started going to Syracuse Arts Academy this year and their grades have improved. They also love going to school.

Syracuse Arts Academy

Syracuse, UT 84075

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