Mt. Loafer School vs Salem Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Loafer School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
642 students
Salem Junior High
Salem · Public middle · Grades 7–9
950 students
| Measure | Mt. Loafer School Salem, Utah | Salem Junior High Salem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 580 | #85 of 141 |
| National rank | #22239 of 50,301 | #8044 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 642 | 950 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Loafer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 48.2).
- •Mt. Loafer School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Mt. Loafer School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Mt. Loafer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 22.6%).
- •Salem Junior High does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.7).
- •Salem Junior High is the larger school with 950 students compared with 642.
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 Mt. Loafer School better than Salem Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Loafer School ranks higher (54.2 vs 48.2 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 Mt. Loafer School and Salem Junior High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Loafer School: 642. Salem Junior High: 950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Loafer School and Salem Junior High rank in Utah?
Mt. Loafer School is 273rd of 580 and Salem Junior High is 85th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).