Acacia Elementary School vs Desert Foothills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 694 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acacia Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades K–6
806 students
Desert Foothills Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
621 students
| Measure | Acacia Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Desert Foothills Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #359 of 1,136 | #97 of 203 |
| National rank | #20036 of 50,301 | #12081 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 806 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 31% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acacia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 29.1).
- •Acacia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 31%).
- •Acacia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 34%).
- •Desert Foothills Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.2).
- •Acacia Elementary School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 621.
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 Acacia Elementary School better than Desert Foothills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Acacia Elementary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 29.1 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 Acacia Elementary School and Desert Foothills Middle School?
About 694 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acacia Elementary School: 806. Desert Foothills Middle School: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acacia Elementary School and Desert Foothills Middle School rank in Arizona?
Acacia Elementary School is 359th of 1,136 and Desert Foothills Middle School is 97th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).