Monticello Academy Highbury Leads Nearby Schools in Early Learning Results

Monticello Academy Highbury is proud to share strong early learning results in 2025, with students posting the highest nearby performance in Acadience Reading (K-3), Acadience Math (K-3), and 3rd Grade Reading on Grade Level.

For families in West Valley City, Magna, Kearns, and Taylorsville, these results show that Highbury students are building strong foundations early in both reading and math.

Highbury Leads Nearby Schools in Acadience Reading (K-3)

On the 2025 Acadience Reading (K-3) assessment, 71.9% of Highbury students scored at or above benchmark, the highest result among nearby comparison schools and above the Utah state average of 69.8%.

At Monticello Academy Highbury, strong early literacy instruction has been part of the school’s model since its founding in 2006. Highbury has used systematic phonics from the beginning, helping young students build a strong foundation in decoding, fluency, and reading confidence.

Highbury Leads Nearby Schools in Acadience Math (K-3)

On the 2025 Acadience Math (K-3) assessment, 84.1% of Highbury students scored at or above benchmark, the highest result among nearby comparison schools and well above the Utah state average of 62.6%.

Highbury’s early math instruction is shaped by the Singapore Math approach that has been part of the school’s academic model from the beginning. In the early grades, students often use real objects and manipulatives to build conceptual understanding, helping them develop number sense, fluency, and confidence.

Highbury Leads Nearby Schools in 3rd Grade Reading on Grade Level

In 2025, 56.0% of Highbury 3rd graders were reading on grade level, the highest result among nearby comparison schools and above the State of Utah rate of 48.7%.

Note: The state reports 3rd Grade Reading on Grade Level for district schools at the district level, not by individual campus. As a result, this chart compares nearby charter schools with Granite School District as a whole.

Third grade is a key reading benchmark because it marks the point when students begin shifting from learning to read to reading to learn. This measure sets a high bar, reflecting students who have reached a strong level of reading readiness by the end of third grade, which makes Highbury’s result especially meaningful.

Why Highbury’s Early Learning Results Stand Out

At Monticello Academy Highbury, strong early results reflect a schoolwide focus on foundational skills. Through systematic phonics in reading and Singapore Math in mathematics, Highbury helps students build the knowledge and confidence they need for long-term academic success.

Serving Families in West Valley City, Magna, Kearns, and Taylorsville

For families comparing K-8 school options in West Valley City and surrounding communities, Highbury’s 2025 early learning results tell a clear story: students are building strong reading and math foundations in the years that matter most.

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