American Preparatory Academy - Salem vs Mt. Loafer School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
Salem · Charter other · Grades K–10
570 students
Mt. Loafer School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
642 students
| Measure | American Preparatory Academy - Salem Salem, Utah | Mt. Loafer School Salem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #273 of 580 |
| National rank | – | #22239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–10 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 570 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Loafer School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •American Preparatory Academy - Salem does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Mt. Loafer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 21.2%).
- •American Preparatory Academy - Salem does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.7).
- •Mt. Loafer School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 570.
- •American Preparatory Academy - Salem is a charter school while Mt. Loafer School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Preparatory Academy - Salem better than Mt. Loafer School?
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 American Preparatory Academy - Salem and Mt. Loafer School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem: 570. Mt. Loafer School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Preparatory Academy - Salem and Mt. Loafer School rank in Utah?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem is unranked and Mt. Loafer School is 273rd of 580 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).