Philo T. Farnsworth School vs West Lake Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philo T. Farnsworth School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
448 students
West Lake Jr High
West Valley City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
724 students
| Measure | Philo T. Farnsworth School West Valley City, Utah | West Lake Jr High West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 580 | #136 of 141 |
| National rank | #37113 of 50,301 | #14228 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 448 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 18% |
| city | West Valley City | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philo T. Farnsworth School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 17.3).
- •Philo T. Farnsworth School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 18%).
- •Philo T. Farnsworth School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Philo T. Farnsworth School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 64.2%).
- •West Lake Jr High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.4).
- •West Lake Jr High is the larger school with 724 students compared with 448.
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 Philo T. Farnsworth School better than West Lake Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Philo T. Farnsworth School ranks higher (32.2 vs 17.3 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 Philo T. Farnsworth School and West Lake Jr High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Valley City and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philo T. Farnsworth School: 448. West Lake Jr High: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philo T. Farnsworth School and West Lake Jr High rank in Utah?
Philo T. Farnsworth School is 480th of 580 and West Lake Jr High is 136th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).