Aspen School vs Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 575 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspen School
Orem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
419 students
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
Lindon · Charter high · Grades 7–12
656 students
| Measure | Aspen School Orem, Utah | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy Lindon, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 580 | #3 of 148 |
| National rank | #23082 of 50,301 | #1854 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 419 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| city | Orem | Lindon |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 52.9).
- •Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 24.3%).
- •Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.0).
- •Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 656 students compared with 419.
- •Aspen School is a public school while Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is a charter 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 Aspen School better than Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy ranks higher (76.5 vs 52.9 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 Aspen School and Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Orem and Lindon in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspen School: 419. Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspen School and Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy rank in Utah?
Aspen School is 286th of 580 and Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is 3rd of 148 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).