Mountain West Montessori Academy vs Paradigm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain West Montessori Academy
South Jordan · Charter other · Grades K–9
450 students
Paradigm High School
South Jordan · Charter high · Grades 7–12
361 students
| Measure | Mountain West Montessori Academy South Jordan, Utah | Paradigm High School South Jordan, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #94 of 148 |
| National rank | – | #9550 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–9 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 450 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | South Jordan | South Jordan |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain West Montessori Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Mountain West Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Mountain West Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 21.3%).
- •Paradigm High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.5).
- •Mountain West Montessori Academy is the larger school with 450 students compared with 361.
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 West Montessori Academy better than Paradigm 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 West Montessori Academy and Paradigm High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between South Jordan and South Jordan in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain West Montessori Academy: 450. Paradigm High School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain West Montessori Academy and Paradigm High School rank in Utah?
Mountain West Montessori Academy is unranked and Paradigm High School is 94th of 148 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).