Backman School vs Meadowlark School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Backman School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
396 students
Meadowlark School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
434 students
| Measure | Backman School Salt Lake City, Utah | Meadowlark School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 580 | #573 of 580 |
| National rank | #40372 of 50,301 | #47966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 396 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Backman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 14.3).
- •Backman School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Backman School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 18%).
- •Backman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.1%).
- •Backman School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.4).
- •Meadowlark School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 396.
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 Backman School better than Meadowlark School?
On the Success Index (US), Backman School ranks higher (27.0 vs 14.3 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 Backman School and Meadowlark School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Backman School: 396. Meadowlark School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Backman School and Meadowlark School rank in Utah?
Backman School is 524th of 580 and Meadowlark School is 573rd of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).