Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy vs Orem Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
Lindon · Charter high · Grades 7–12
656 students
Orem Jr High
Orem · Public middle · Grades 7–9
969 students
| Measure | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy Lindon, Utah | Orem Jr High Orem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 148 | #121 of 141 |
| National rank | #1854 of 16,910 | #11539 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 656 | 969 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 969 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.6% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 25% |
| city | Lindon | Orem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 31.9).
- •Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 36%).
- •Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 39%).
- •Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 24.2).
- •Orem Jr High is the larger school with 969 students compared with 656.
- •Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Orem Jr High is a public 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 Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy better than Orem Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy ranks higher (76.5 vs 31.9 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 Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy and Orem Jr High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lindon and Orem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy: 656. Orem Jr High: 969. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy and Orem Jr High rank in Utah?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is 3rd of 148 and Orem Jr High is 121st of 141 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).