Scholar Academy vs Sterling School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scholar Academy
Tooele · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
690 students
Sterling School
Tooele · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
772 students
| Measure | Scholar Academy Tooele, Utah | Sterling School Tooele, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 580 | #479 of 580 |
| National rank | #25191 of 50,301 | #37005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 690 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 26% |
| city | Tooele | Tooele |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scholar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 32.4).
- •Scholar Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 26%).
- •Scholar Academy does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Scholar Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 36%).
- •Sterling School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.0).
- •Sterling School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 690.
- •Scholar Academy is a charter school while Sterling 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 Scholar Academy better than Sterling School?
On the Success Index (US), Scholar Academy ranks higher (50.0 vs 32.4 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 Scholar Academy and Sterling School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tooele and Tooele in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scholar Academy: 690. Sterling School: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scholar Academy and Sterling School rank in Utah?
Scholar Academy is 320th of 580 and Sterling School is 479th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).