Arizona Desert Elementary School vs Southwest Jr. High 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.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
San Luis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
662 students
Southwest Jr. High School
San Luis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
652 students
| Measure | Arizona Desert Elementary School San Luis, Arizona | Southwest Jr. High School San Luis, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #839 of 1,136 | #124 of 203 |
| National rank | #42605 of 50,301 | #13197 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 662 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | San Luis | San Luis |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.5 vs 23.2).
- •Arizona Desert Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Southwest Jr. High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Southwest Jr. High School does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.5).
- •Arizona Desert Elementary School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 652.
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 Arizona Desert Elementary School better than Southwest Jr. High 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 Arizona Desert Elementary School and Southwest Jr. High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Luis and San Luis in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arizona Desert Elementary School: 662. Southwest Jr. High School: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arizona Desert Elementary School and Southwest Jr. High School rank in Arizona?
Arizona Desert Elementary School is 839th of 1,136 and Southwest Jr. High School is 124th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).