Salem Junior High vs Valley View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salem Junior High
Salem · Public middle · Grades 7–9
950 students
Valley View Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–7
963 students
| Measure | Salem Junior High Salem, Utah | Valley View Middle Salem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 141 | #56 of 141 |
| National rank | #8044 of 15,369 | #6328 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 950 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 48.2).
- •Salem Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 24%).
- •Salem Junior High does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.5).
- •Valley View Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 950.
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 Salem Junior High better than Valley View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Middle ranks higher (56.1 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 Salem Junior High and Valley View Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salem Junior High: 950. Valley View Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salem Junior High and Valley View Middle rank in Utah?
Salem Junior High is 85th of 141 and Valley View Middle is 56th of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).