Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary vs Silver Mesa School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary
Sandy · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
435 students
Silver Mesa School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary Sandy, Utah | Silver Mesa School Sandy, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 580 | #65 of 580 |
| National rank | #16429 of 50,301 | #11343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 435 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Sandy | Sandy |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Mesa School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 62.5).
- •Silver Mesa School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 23.2%).
- •Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.4).
- •Silver Mesa School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 435.
- •Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary is a charter school while Silver Mesa 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 Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary better than Silver Mesa School?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Mesa School ranks higher (70.0 vs 62.5 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 Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary and Silver Mesa School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sandy and Sandy in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary: 435. Silver Mesa School: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary and Silver Mesa School rank in Utah?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary is 149th of 580 and Silver Mesa School is 65th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).