Midas Creek School vs Mountain West Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 970 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midas Creek School
Riverton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
759 students
Mountain West Montessori Academy
South Jordan · Charter other · Grades K–9
450 students
| Measure | Midas Creek School Riverton, Utah | Mountain West Montessori Academy South Jordan, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #131 of 580 | – |
| National rank | #15465 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–9 |
| Students | 759 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 35% |
| city | Riverton | South Jordan |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midas Creek School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 35%).
- •Midas Creek School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Mountain West Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 18.6%).
- •Mountain West Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.1).
- •Midas Creek School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 450.
- •Midas Creek School is a public school while Mountain West Montessori Academy is a charter 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 Midas Creek School better than Mountain West Montessori Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Midas Creek School and Mountain West Montessori Academy?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Riverton and South Jordan in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midas Creek School: 759. Mountain West Montessori Academy: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midas Creek School and Mountain West Montessori Academy rank in Utah?
Midas Creek School is 131st of 580 and Mountain West Montessori Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).