Mountain View School vs Roots Charter High School
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.
Mountain View School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
629 students
Roots Charter High School
West Valley City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
218 students
| Measure | Mountain View School Salt Lake City, Utah | Roots Charter High School West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 580 | #144 of 148 |
| National rank | #47083 of 50,301 | #15947 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 629 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 10% |
| city | Salt Lake City | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.1 vs 15.9).
- •Mountain View School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 10%).
- •Mountain View School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Roots Charter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 99.2%).
- •Mountain View School does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 21.8).
- •Mountain View School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 218.
- •Mountain View School is a public school while Roots Charter High School 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 Mountain View School better than Roots Charter High School?
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 Mountain View School and Roots Charter High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View School: 629. Roots Charter High School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View School and Roots Charter High School rank in Utah?
Mountain View School is 571st of 580 and Roots Charter High School is 144th of 148 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).