American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 vs Desert Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12
Queen Creek · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,356 students
Desert Mountain Elementary
Queen Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
682 students
| Measure | American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 Queen Creek, Arizona | Desert Mountain Elementary Queen Creek, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #154 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #9502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,356 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 2,356 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| city | Queen Creek | Queen Creek |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Desert Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.5).
- •American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 is the larger school with 2,356 students compared with 682.
- •American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 is a charter school while Desert Mountain Elementary 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 American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 better than Desert Mountain Elementary?
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 American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 and Desert Mountain Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Queen Creek and Queen Creek in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12: 2,356. Desert Mountain Elementary: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 and Desert Mountain Elementary rank in Arizona?
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 is unranked and Desert Mountain Elementary is 154th of 1,136 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).