Glendale Middle vs Roots Charter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendale Middle
Salt Lake City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students
Roots Charter High School
West Valley City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
218 students
| Measure | Glendale Middle Salt Lake City, Utah | Roots Charter High School West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 141 | #144 of 148 |
| National rank | #14936 of 15,369 | #15947 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 678 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 10% |
| city | Salt Lake City | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roots Charter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 11.7).
- •Glendale Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 10%).
- •Glendale Middle does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Roots Charter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 97.2%).
- •Glendale Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.8).
- •Glendale Middle is the larger school with 678 students compared with 218.
- •Glendale Middle is a public school while Roots Charter High School is a charter 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 Glendale Middle better than Roots Charter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Roots Charter High School ranks higher (15.9 vs 11.7 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 Glendale Middle and Roots Charter High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glendale Middle: 678. Roots Charter High School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glendale Middle and Roots Charter High School rank in Utah?
Glendale Middle is 141st of 141 and Roots Charter High School is 144th of 148 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).