Foothills School vs Valley View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 496 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
605 students
Valley View Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–7
963 students
| Measure | Foothills School Salem, Utah | Valley View Middle Salem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 580 | #56 of 141 |
| National rank | #16914 of 50,301 | #6328 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 605 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 56.1).
- •Foothills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 24%).
- •Foothills School does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 23.5).
- •Valley View Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 605.
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 Foothills School better than Valley View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills School ranks higher (61.8 vs 56.1 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 Foothills School and Valley View Middle?
About 496 m in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills School: 605. Valley View Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills School and Valley View Middle rank in Utah?
Foothills School is 160th of 580 and Valley View Middle is 56th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).