Diamond Ridge School vs Mountain Shadows School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Ridge School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
483 students
Mountain Shadows School
West Jordan · Public elementary · Grades K–6
595 students
| Measure | Diamond Ridge School Salt Lake City, Utah | Mountain Shadows School West Jordan, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 580 | #444 of 580 |
| National rank | #17494 of 50,301 | #34595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 483 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 33% |
| city | Salt Lake City | West Jordan |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diamond Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 36.1).
- •Diamond Ridge School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Diamond Ridge School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Diamond Ridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 41%).
- •Mountain Shadows School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 24.2).
- •Mountain Shadows School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 483.
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 Diamond Ridge School better than Mountain Shadows School?
On the Success Index (US), Diamond Ridge School ranks higher (61.0 vs 36.1 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 Diamond Ridge School and Mountain Shadows School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and West Jordan in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diamond Ridge School: 483. Mountain Shadows School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diamond Ridge School and Mountain Shadows School rank in Utah?
Diamond Ridge School is 175th of 580 and Mountain Shadows School is 444th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).