Hidden Valley Middle vs Summit Academy - Independence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 895 m 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
Summit Academy - Independence
Bluffdale · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
830 students
| Measure | Hidden Valley Middle Bluffdale, Utah | Summit Academy - Independence Bluffdale, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 141 | #339 of 580 |
| National rank | #5859 of 15,369 | #26065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 935 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 935 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Bluffdale | Bluffdale |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hidden Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 48.7).
- •Summit Academy - Independence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 19.6%).
- •Summit Academy - Independence does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 24.0).
- •Hidden Valley Middle is the larger school with 935 students compared with 830.
- •Hidden Valley Middle is a public school while Summit Academy - Independence 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 Summit Academy - Independence?
On the Success Index (US), Hidden Valley Middle ranks higher (58.2 vs 48.7 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 Hidden Valley Middle and Summit Academy - Independence?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Bluffdale and Bluffdale in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidden Valley Middle: 935. Summit Academy - Independence: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidden Valley Middle and Summit Academy - Independence rank in Utah?
Hidden Valley Middle is 51st of 141 and Summit Academy - Independence is 339th of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).