Butler Middle vs Ridgecrest School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Middle
Salt Lake City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
913 students
Ridgecrest School
Cottonwood Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
| Measure | Butler Middle Salt Lake City, Utah | Ridgecrest School Cottonwood Heights, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 141 | #121 of 580 |
| National rank | #3799 of 15,369 | #15004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 913 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 913 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Cottonwood Heights |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 64.7).
- •Butler Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Ridgecrest School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Butler Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 26.3%).
- •Ridgecrest School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.8).
- •Butler Middle is the larger school with 913 students compared with 491.
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 Butler Middle better than Ridgecrest School?
On the Success Index (US), Butler Middle ranks higher (67.9 vs 64.7 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 Butler Middle and Ridgecrest School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Cottonwood Heights in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Middle: 913. Ridgecrest School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Middle and Ridgecrest School rank in Utah?
Butler Middle is 13th of 141 and Ridgecrest School is 121st of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).