Central School vs Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Pleasant Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
596 students
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove · Charter other · Grades K–12
696 students
| Measure | Central School Pleasant Grove, Utah | Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #353 of 580 | – |
| National rank | #27457 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 596 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 17% |
| city | Pleasant Grove | Pleasant Grove |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •Central School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 29.7%).
- •Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 22.1).
- •Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is the larger school with 696 students compared with 596.
- •Central School is a public school while Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove 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 Central School better than Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central School and Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Grove and Pleasant Grove in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 596. Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove rank in Utah?
Central School is 353rd of 580 and Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is unranked among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).