Glendale Middle vs Wallace Stegner Academy
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
Wallace Stegner Academy
Salt Lake City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
683 students
| Measure | Glendale Middle Salt Lake City, Utah | Wallace Stegner Academy Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 141 | #391 of 580 |
| National rank | #14936 of 15,369 | #30194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 678 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 49% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallace Stegner Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 11.7).
- •Wallace Stegner Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 21%).
- •Wallace Stegner Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 19%).
- •Wallace Stegner Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 97.2%).
- •Glendale Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.1).
- •Wallace Stegner Academy is the larger school with 683 students compared with 678.
- •Glendale Middle is a public school while Wallace Stegner Academy 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 Wallace Stegner Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wallace Stegner Academy ranks higher (42.7 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 Wallace Stegner Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glendale Middle: 678. Wallace Stegner Academy: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glendale Middle and Wallace Stegner Academy rank in Utah?
Glendale Middle is 141st of 141 and Wallace Stegner Academy is 391st of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).