Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley vs Hunter Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 936 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
West Valley City · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
425 students
Hunter Jr High
West Valley City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
| Measure | Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley West Valley City, Utah | Hunter Jr High West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 580 | #130 of 141 |
| National rank | #43877 of 50,301 | #13462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 425 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | West Valley City | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.5 vs 21.8).
- •Hunter Jr High does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Hunter Jr High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Hunter Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 54.4%).
- •Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 22.2).
- •Hunter Jr High is the larger school with 667 students compared with 425.
- •Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is a charter school while Hunter Jr High 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 Valley better than Hunter Jr High?
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 Valley and Hunter Jr High?
About 936 m in a straight line, between West Valley City and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley: 425. Hunter Jr High: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley and Hunter Jr High rank in Utah?
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is 555th of 580 and Hunter Jr High is 130th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).