Altara School vs Indian Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altara School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
Indian Hills Middle
Sandy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
| Measure | Altara School Sandy, Utah | Indian Hills Middle Sandy, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 580 | #11 of 141 |
| National rank | #11759 of 50,301 | #3635 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 560 | 1,072 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 1,072 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| city | Sandy | Sandy |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.3 vs 68.6).
- •Altara School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Altara School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Indian Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 18.6%).
- •Altara School does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.8).
- •Indian Hills Middle is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 560.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Altara School better than Indian Hills Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Altara School and Indian Hills Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sandy and Sandy in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altara School: 560. Indian Hills Middle: 1,072. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altara School and Indian Hills Middle rank in Utah?
Altara School is 73rd of 580 and Indian Hills Middle is 11th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).