James E. Moss School vs Parkside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James E. Moss School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
543 students
Parkside School
Murray · Public elementary · Grades K–6
454 students
| Measure | James E. Moss School Salt Lake City, Utah | Parkside School Murray, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #542 of 580 | #568 of 580 |
| National rank | #41709 of 50,301 | #46022 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 543 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Murray |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James E. Moss School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 18.1).
- •James E. Moss School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Parkside School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •James E. Moss School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 74.9%).
- •Parkside School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 25.9).
- •James E. Moss School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 454.
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 James E. Moss School better than Parkside School?
On the Success Index (US), James E. Moss School ranks higher (25.0 vs 18.1 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 James E. Moss School and Parkside School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Murray in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James E. Moss School: 543. Parkside School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James E. Moss School and Parkside School rank in Utah?
James E. Moss School is 542nd of 580 and Parkside School is 568th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).