Lake Mountain Middle vs Thunder Ridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Mountain Middle
Saratoga Springs · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,471 students
Thunder Ridge School
Saratoga Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,093 students
| Measure | Lake Mountain Middle Saratoga Springs, Utah | Thunder Ridge School Saratoga Springs, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 141 | #360 of 580 |
| National rank | #5480 of 15,369 | #27934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,471 | 1,093 |
| Enrollment | 1,471 | 1,093 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Springs |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Mountain Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 46.0).
- •Lake Mountain Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 16.1%).
- •Thunder Ridge School does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 26.3).
- •Lake Mountain Middle is the larger school with 1,471 students compared with 1,093.
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 Lake Mountain Middle better than Thunder Ridge School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Mountain Middle ranks higher (60.0 vs 46.0 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 Lake Mountain Middle and Thunder Ridge School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Saratoga Springs and Saratoga Springs in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Mountain Middle: 1,471. Thunder Ridge School: 1,093. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Mountain Middle and Thunder Ridge School rank in Utah?
Lake Mountain Middle is 43rd of 141 and Thunder Ridge School is 360th of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).