Salt Lake Arts Academy vs Whittier School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salt Lake Arts Academy
Salt Lake City · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
415 students
Whittier School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
500 students
| Measure | Salt Lake Arts Academy Salt Lake City, Utah | Whittier School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 141 | #358 of 580 |
| National rank | #2189 of 15,369 | #27881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 415 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 46.1).
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 48%).
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 57.4%).
- •Whittier School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.9).
- •Whittier School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 415.
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy is a charter school while Whittier School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Salt Lake Arts Academy better than Whittier School?
On the Success Index (US), Salt Lake Arts Academy ranks higher (76.0 vs 46.1 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 Salt Lake Arts Academy and Whittier School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salt Lake Arts Academy: 415. Whittier School: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salt Lake Arts Academy and Whittier School rank in Utah?
Salt Lake Arts Academy is 2nd of 141 and Whittier School is 358th of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).