Beehive Science & Technology Academy vs Silver Mesa School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Sandy · Charter high · Grades 6–12
424 students
Silver Mesa School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Beehive Science & Technology Academy Sandy, Utah | Silver Mesa School Sandy, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 148 | #65 of 580 |
| National rank | #4080 of 16,910 | #11343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 424 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Sandy | Sandy |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Mesa School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 66.9).
- •Silver Mesa School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Silver Mesa School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 20%).
- •Beehive Science & Technology Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.4).
- •Silver Mesa School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 424.
- •Beehive Science & Technology Academy 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 better than Silver Mesa School?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Mesa School ranks higher (70.0 vs 66.9 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 Beehive Science & Technology Academy 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: 424. Silver Mesa School: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beehive Science & Technology Academy and Silver Mesa School rank in Utah?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy is 15th of 148 and Silver Mesa School is 65th of 580 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).