Midvale Middle vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midvale Middle
Sandy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
Riverside School
West Jordan · Public elementary · Grades K–6
591 students
| Measure | Midvale Middle Sandy, Utah | Riverside School West Jordan, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 141 | #452 of 580 |
| National rank | #12495 of 15,369 | #35117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 802 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 802 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| city | Sandy | West Jordan |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 27.0).
- •Riverside School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Riverside School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Riverside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 56.6%).
- •Midvale Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.5).
- •Midvale Middle is the larger school with 802 students compared with 591.
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 Midvale Middle better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside School ranks higher (35.3 vs 27.0 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 Midvale Middle and Riverside School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Sandy and West Jordan in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midvale Middle: 802. Riverside School: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midvale Middle and Riverside School rank in Utah?
Midvale Middle is 124th of 141 and Riverside School is 452nd of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).