Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan vs Sunset Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
West Jordan · Charter other · Grades K–9
761 students
Sunset Ridge Middle
West Jordan · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,377 students
| Measure | Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan West Jordan, Utah | Sunset Ridge Middle West Jordan, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #76 of 141 |
| National rank | – | #7485 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 761 | 1,377 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 1,377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 45% |
| city | West Jordan | West Jordan |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 33.1%).
- •Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 25.0).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 761.
- •Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is a charter school while Sunset Ridge 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 Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan better than Sunset Ridge 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 Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan and Sunset Ridge Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between West Jordan and West Jordan in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan: 761. Sunset Ridge Middle: 1,377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan and Sunset Ridge Middle rank in Utah?
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is unranked and Sunset Ridge Middle is 76th of 141 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).