Neil Armstrong Academy vs Valley Crest School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 774 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neil Armstrong Academy
West Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
688 students
Valley Crest School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students
| Measure | Neil Armstrong Academy West Valley, Utah | Valley Crest School West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 580 | #496 of 580 |
| National rank | #28939 of 50,301 | #38293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 688 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | West Valley | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neil Armstrong Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 30.4).
- •Neil Armstrong Academy does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Neil Armstrong Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Neil Armstrong Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 37.4%).
- •Valley Crest School does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.5).
- •Neil Armstrong Academy is the larger school with 688 students compared with 455.
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 Neil Armstrong Academy better than Valley Crest School?
On the Success Index (US), Neil Armstrong Academy ranks higher (44.5 vs 30.4 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 Neil Armstrong Academy and Valley Crest School?
About 774 m in a straight line, between West Valley and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neil Armstrong Academy: 688. Valley Crest School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neil Armstrong Academy and Valley Crest School rank in Utah?
Neil Armstrong Academy is 373rd of 580 and Valley Crest School is 496th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).