Merit College Preparatory Academy vs Spring Canyon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merit College Preparatory Academy
Springville · Charter high · Grades 7–12
456 students
Spring Canyon Middle
Springville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,038 students
| Measure | Merit College Preparatory Academy Springville, Utah | Spring Canyon Middle Springville, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 148 | #60 of 141 |
| National rank | #8163 of 16,910 | #6665 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 1,038 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 1,038 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Springville | Springville |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Canyon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 50.9).
- •Spring Canyon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 32%).
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 22.1).
- •Spring Canyon Middle is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 456.
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Spring Canyon Middle 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 Merit College Preparatory Academy better than Spring Canyon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Canyon Middle ranks higher (54.5 vs 50.9 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 Merit College Preparatory Academy and Spring Canyon Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Springville and Springville in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merit College Preparatory Academy: 456. Spring Canyon Middle: 1,038. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merit College Preparatory Academy and Spring Canyon Middle rank in Utah?
Merit College Preparatory Academy is 71st of 148 and Spring Canyon Middle is 60th of 141 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).