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Neil Armstrong Academy

5194 WEST HIGHBURY PARKWAY, WEST VALLEY, UT 84120

About Neil Armstrong Academy

Neil Armstrong Academy is a public elementary school in West Valley City, Utah, that teaches STEM subjects to kids in grades PK–6. It has about 703 students and a student–teacher ratio of 24:1. The school emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and math through inquiry-based learning and hands-on STEM labs. The school has a diverse student body, with about 41% of students being minorities. The school promotes fairness, inclusion, and social-emotional growth. About 45% of students are good at math, and 35% are good at reading, which indicates that they are making steady progress in school. Neil Armstrong Academy is one of the best elementary schools in West Valley City. It has a caring and STEM-focused learning environment and staff that are always there to help.

Neil Armstrong Academy Contact Information

Address

5194 WEST HIGHBURY PARKWAY, WEST VALLEY, UT 84120

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Phone

(385) 646-5284

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 35% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
703
Total Students
$81194
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 90 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Neil Armstrong Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 50.9%
Asian 6.5%
Hispanic 23.1%
Black 2.8%
Two+ Races 5.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
50.9%
Asian
6.5%
Hispanic
23.1%
Black
2.8%
Two+ Races
5.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 703
49.6%
349 Female
50.4%
354 Male

Student Population

703 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

NASA gave Neil Armstrong Academy a "moon tree" sapling, which was planted on the school's campus as part of a special ceremony. The seed traveled on the Artemis I mission, which is a great way to connect the school's STEM identity to space exploration.

FAQ

Q1. What is the main goal of the STEM program at Neil Armstrong Academy?

Ans. The school focuses on hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math by using fully equipped STEM labs and projects that require students to ask questions.

Q2. How does the school help students who are learning English as a second language (ELL)?

Ans. Neil Armstrong Academy has special ESL programs and bilingual support to help students learn English while still doing well in their core subjects.

Q3. Do students have the option of doing things outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join after-school STEM clubs, robotics, coding activities, and art classes.

Q4. How does the school use technology in everyday lessons?

Ans. Classrooms use digital tools that let students interact with each other, STEM software, and platforms for project-based learning to make lessons better.

Q5. How can parents help out with school events?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to become members of the PTA, help out at STEM events, and go to school workshops and community projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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