Merit College Preparatory Academy vs Westside School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.0 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
Westside School
Springville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
640 students
| Measure | Merit College Preparatory Academy Springville, Utah | Westside School Springville, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 148 | #370 of 580 |
| National rank | #8163 of 16,910 | #28588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 456 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| city | Springville | Springville |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 45.1).
- •Westside School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Westside School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 37.2%).
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 25.6).
- •Westside School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 456.
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Westside School 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 Westside School?
On the Success Index (US), Merit College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (50.9 vs 45.1 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 Merit College Preparatory Academy and Westside School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Springville and Springville in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merit College Preparatory Academy: 456. Westside School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merit College Preparatory Academy and Westside School rank in Utah?
Merit College Preparatory Academy is 71st of 148 and Westside School is 370th of 580 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).