Fossil Ridge Intermediate vs West Lake Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 422 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fossil Ridge Intermediate
St. George · Public middle · Grades 6–7
727 students
West Lake Jr High
West Valley City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
724 students
| Measure | Fossil Ridge Intermediate St. George, Utah | West Lake Jr High West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 141 | #136 of 141 |
| National rank | #9181 of 15,369 | #14228 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 727 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| city | St. George | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fossil Ridge Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 17.3).
- •Fossil Ridge Intermediate does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Fossil Ridge Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 25%).
- •Fossil Ridge Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 64.2%).
- •West Lake Jr High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.7).
- •Fossil Ridge Intermediate is the larger school with 727 students compared with 724.
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 Fossil Ridge Intermediate better than West Lake Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Fossil Ridge Intermediate ranks higher (42.9 vs 17.3 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 Fossil Ridge Intermediate and West Lake Jr High?
About 422 km in a straight line, between St. George and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fossil Ridge Intermediate: 727. West Lake Jr High: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fossil Ridge Intermediate and West Lake Jr High rank in Utah?
Fossil Ridge Intermediate is 101st of 141 and West Lake Jr High is 136th of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).