Daybreak School vs Mountain West Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 960 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daybreak School
South Jordan · Public elementary · Grades K–6
701 students
Mountain West Montessori Academy
South Jordan · Charter other · Grades K–9
450 students
| Measure | Daybreak School South Jordan, Utah | Mountain West Montessori Academy South Jordan, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #164 of 580 | – |
| National rank | #17126 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–9 |
| Students | 701 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 35% |
| city | South Jordan | South Jordan |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daybreak School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Daybreak School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Mountain West Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 21.4%).
- •Daybreak School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.5).
- •Daybreak School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 450.
- •Daybreak School is a public school while Mountain West Montessori 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 Daybreak School better than Mountain West Montessori Academy?
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 Daybreak School and Mountain West Montessori Academy?
About 960 m in a straight line, between South Jordan and South Jordan in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daybreak School: 701. Mountain West Montessori Academy: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daybreak School and Mountain West Montessori Academy rank in Utah?
Daybreak School is 164th of 580 and Mountain West Montessori Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).