Mt. Loafer School vs Valley View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.4 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
Valley View Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–7
963 students
| Measure | Mt. Loafer School Salem, Utah | Valley View Middle Salem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 580 | #56 of 141 |
| National rank | #22239 of 50,301 | #6328 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 642 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 54.2).
- •Mt. Loafer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 24%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.7).
- •Valley View Middle is the larger school with 963 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 Valley View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Middle ranks higher (56.1 vs 54.2 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 Valley View Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Loafer School: 642. Valley View Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Loafer School and Valley View Middle rank in Utah?
Mt. Loafer School is 273rd of 580 and Valley View Middle is 56th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).