Mountainside School vs Sandy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountainside School
Mendon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
514 students
Sandy School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
| Measure | Mountainside School Mendon, Utah | Sandy School Sandy, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 580 | #485 of 580 |
| National rank | #11174 of 50,301 | #37699 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 514 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 35% |
| city | Mendon | Sandy |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountainside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 31.3).
- •Mountainside School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 35%).
- •Mountainside School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 34%).
- •Mountainside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 58%).
- •Sandy School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.4).
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 Mountainside School better than Sandy School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountainside School ranks higher (70.2 vs 31.3 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 Mountainside School and Sandy School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Mendon and Sandy in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountainside School: 514. Sandy School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountainside School and Sandy School rank in Utah?
Mountainside School is 63rd of 580 and Sandy School is 485th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).