Early Light Academy at Daybreak vs Midas Creek School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Light Academy at Daybreak
South Jordan · Charter other · Grades K–9
1,022 students
Midas Creek School
Riverton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
759 students
| Measure | Early Light Academy at Daybreak South Jordan, Utah | Midas Creek School Riverton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #131 of 580 |
| National rank | – | #15465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,022 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 64% |
| city | South Jordan | Riverton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midas Creek School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Early Light Academy at Daybreak does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Early Light Academy at Daybreak does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 18.6%).
- •Early Light Academy at Daybreak does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.1).
- •Early Light Academy at Daybreak is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 759.
- •Early Light Academy at Daybreak is a charter school while Midas Creek School is a public 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 Early Light Academy at Daybreak better than Midas Creek School?
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 Early Light Academy at Daybreak and Midas Creek School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between South Jordan and Riverton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Light Academy at Daybreak: 1,022. Midas Creek School: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Light Academy at Daybreak and Midas Creek School rank in Utah?
Early Light Academy at Daybreak is unranked and Midas Creek School is 131st of 580 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).