American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans vs Glendale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans
West Valley City · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
639 students
Glendale Middle
Salt Lake City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students
| Measure | American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans West Valley City, Utah | Glendale Middle Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 580 | #141 of 141 |
| National rank | #46578 of 50,301 | #14936 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 639 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| city | West Valley City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 11.7).
- •Glendale Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 97.2%).
- •Glendale Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 24.6).
- •Glendale Middle is the larger school with 678 students compared with 639.
- •American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans is a charter school while Glendale Middle 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 - The School for New Americans better than Glendale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans ranks higher (17.0 vs 11.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans and Glendale Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between West Valley City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans: 639. Glendale Middle: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans and Glendale Middle rank in Utah?
American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans is 570th of 580 and Glendale Middle is 141st of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).