Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan vs West Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 460 m 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
West Hills Middle
West Jordan · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,169 students
| Measure | Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan West Jordan, Utah | West Hills Middle West Jordan, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #118 of 141 |
| National rank | – | #11182 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 761 | 1,169 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 1,169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| city | West Jordan | West Jordan |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •West Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •West Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 33.1%).
- •Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.9).
- •West Hills Middle is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 761.
- •Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is a charter school while West Hills 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 West Hills 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 West Hills Middle?
About 460 m in a straight line, between West Jordan and West Jordan in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan: 761. West Hills Middle: 1,169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan and West Hills Middle rank in Utah?
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is unranked and West Hills Middle is 118th of 141 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).