Taylorsville School vs Valley Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taylorsville School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
404 students
Valley Jr High
West Valley City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
546 students
| Measure | Taylorsville School Salt Lake City, Utah | Valley Jr High West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 580 | #137 of 141 |
| National rank | #37251 of 50,301 | #14501 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 404 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 18% |
| city | Salt Lake City | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylorsville School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 15.5).
- •Taylorsville School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Taylorsville School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •Taylorsville School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 63.2%).
- •Taylorsville School does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.8).
- •Valley Jr High is the larger school with 546 students compared with 404.
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 Taylorsville School better than Valley Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Taylorsville School ranks higher (32.0 vs 15.5 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 Taylorsville School and Valley Jr High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Taylorsville School: 404. Valley Jr High: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Taylorsville School and Valley Jr High rank in Utah?
Taylorsville School is 482nd of 580 and Valley Jr High is 137th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).