American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans vs Mountain View School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Mountain View School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
629 students
| Measure | American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans West Valley City, Utah | Mountain View School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 580 | #571 of 580 |
| National rank | #46578 of 50,301 | #47083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 639 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 39% |
| city | West Valley City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.0 vs 16.1).
- •Mountain View School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Mountain View School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 99.2%).
- •Mountain View School does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.6).
- •American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans is the larger school with 639 students compared with 629.
- •American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans is a charter school while Mountain View 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 - The School for New Americans better than Mountain View 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 - The School for New Americans and Mountain View School?
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. Mountain View School: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans and Mountain View School rank in Utah?
American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans is 570th of 580 and Mountain View School is 571st of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).