Backman School vs Pacific Heritage Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.3 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
Pacific Heritage Academy
Salt Lake City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
327 students
| Measure | Backman School Salt Lake City, Utah | Pacific Heritage Academy Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 580 | #512 of 580 |
| National rank | #40372 of 50,301 | #39822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 396 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 24% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Heritage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 27.0).
- •Backman School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Backman School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Pacific Heritage Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 98.2%).
- •Backman School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 20.4).
- •Backman School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 327.
- •Backman School is a public school while Pacific Heritage 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 Backman School better than Pacific Heritage Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Heritage Academy ranks higher (28.0 vs 27.0 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 Pacific Heritage Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Backman School: 396. Pacific Heritage Academy: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Backman School and Pacific Heritage Academy rank in Utah?
Backman School is 524th of 580 and Pacific Heritage Academy is 512th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).