Hidden Valley Middle vs North Star Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hidden Valley Middle
Bluffdale · Public middle · Grades 7–9
935 students
North Star Academy
Bluffdale · Charter other · Grades K–9
522 students
| Measure | Hidden Valley Middle Bluffdale, Utah | North Star Academy Bluffdale, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #51 of 141 | – |
| National rank | #5859 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–9 |
| Students | 935 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 935 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 6.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Bluffdale | Bluffdale |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 19.6%).
- •North Star Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 24.0).
- •Hidden Valley Middle is the larger school with 935 students compared with 522.
- •Hidden Valley Middle is a public school while North Star 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 Hidden Valley Middle better than North Star Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hidden Valley Middle and North Star Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bluffdale and Bluffdale in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidden Valley Middle: 935. North Star Academy: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidden Valley Middle and North Star Academy rank in Utah?
Hidden Valley Middle is 51st of 141 and North Star Academy is unranked among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).