Beacon Heights School vs Sprucewood School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Heights School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
345 students
Sprucewood School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
| Measure | Beacon Heights School Salt Lake City, Utah | Sprucewood School Sandy, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 580 | #142 of 580 |
| National rank | #4523 of 50,301 | #16011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 345 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 57% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Sandy |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 63.2).
- •Beacon Heights School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 57%).
- •Beacon Heights School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Beacon Heights School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 25.7%).
- •Beacon Heights School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.4).
- •Beacon Heights School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 342.
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 Beacon Heights School better than Sprucewood School?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Heights School ranks higher (80.8 vs 63.2 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 Beacon Heights School and Sprucewood School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Sandy in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Heights School: 345. Sprucewood School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Heights School and Sprucewood School rank in Utah?
Beacon Heights School is 8th of 580 and Sprucewood School is 142nd of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).