Brookside School vs Merit College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside School
Springville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students
Merit College Preparatory Academy
Springville · Charter high · Grades 7–12
456 students
| Measure | Brookside School Springville, Utah | Merit College Preparatory Academy Springville, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 580 | #71 of 148 |
| National rank | #31719 of 50,301 | #8163 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 362 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| city | Springville | Springville |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 40.3).
- •Brookside School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 38.7%).
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.3).
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 456 students compared with 362.
- •Brookside School is a public school while Merit College Preparatory 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 Brookside School better than Merit College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Merit College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (50.9 vs 40.3 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 Brookside School and Merit College Preparatory Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Springville and Springville in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside School: 362. Merit College Preparatory Academy: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside School and Merit College Preparatory Academy rank in Utah?
Brookside School is 416th of 580 and Merit College Preparatory Academy is 71st of 148 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).