AAEC - SMCC Campus vs Desert Marigold School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AAEC - SMCC Campus
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
426 students
Desert Marigold School
Phoenix · Charter other · Grades K–12
286 students
| Measure | AAEC - SMCC Campus Phoenix, Arizona | Desert Marigold School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #72 of 286 | – |
| National rank | #5436 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 426 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AAEC - SMCC Campus does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •AAEC - SMCC Campus does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •AAEC - SMCC Campus is the larger school with 426 students compared with 286.
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 AAEC - SMCC Campus better than Desert Marigold School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are AAEC - SMCC Campus and Desert Marigold School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AAEC - SMCC Campus: 426. Desert Marigold School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AAEC - SMCC Campus and Desert Marigold School rank in Arizona?
AAEC - SMCC Campus is 72nd of 286 and Desert Marigold School is unranked among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).