Forbes School vs Silver Mesa School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forbes School
American Fork · Public elementary · Grades K–6
550 students
Silver Mesa School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Forbes School American Fork, Utah | Silver Mesa School Sandy, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #392 of 580 | #65 of 580 |
| National rank | #30285 of 50,301 | #11343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 550 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | American Fork | Sandy |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Mesa School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 42.5).
- •Silver Mesa School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Silver Mesa School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Silver Mesa School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 48.9%).
- •Silver Mesa School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.2).
- •Silver Mesa School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 550.
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 Forbes School better than Silver Mesa School?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Mesa School ranks higher (70.0 vs 42.5 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 Forbes School and Silver Mesa School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between American Fork and Sandy in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forbes School: 550. Silver Mesa School: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forbes School and Silver Mesa School rank in Utah?
Forbes School is 392nd of 580 and Silver Mesa School is 65th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).