Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley vs Whittier School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.0 km 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
Whittier School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
492 students
| Measure | Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley West Valley City, Utah | Whittier School West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 580 | #526 of 580 |
| National rank | #43877 of 50,301 | #40623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 425 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | West Valley City | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 21.5).
- •Whittier School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Whittier School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Whittier School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 54.4%).
- •Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.9).
- •Whittier School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 425.
- •Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is a charter school while Whittier 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 Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley better than Whittier School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier School ranks higher (26.7 vs 21.5 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 Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley and Whittier School?
About 1.0 km 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. Whittier School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley and Whittier School rank in Utah?
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is 555th of 580 and Whittier School is 526th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).