Arcadia School vs Valley Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia School
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
433 students
Valley Jr High
West Valley City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
546 students
| Measure | Arcadia School Taylorsville, Utah | Valley Jr High West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 580 | #137 of 141 |
| National rank | #38734 of 50,301 | #14501 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 433 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 18% |
| city | Taylorsville | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcadia School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 15.5).
- •Arcadia School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 18%).
- •Arcadia School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Arcadia School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 63.2%).
- •Arcadia School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.8).
- •Valley Jr High is the larger school with 546 students compared with 433.
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 Arcadia School better than Valley Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Arcadia School ranks higher (29.7 vs 15.5 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 Arcadia School and Valley Jr High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Taylorsville and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia School: 433. Valley Jr High: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia School and Valley Jr High rank in Utah?
Arcadia School is 501st of 580 and Valley Jr High is 137th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).