Arizona Desert Elementary School vs University High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
Tolleson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
843 students
University High School
Tolleson · Public high · Grades 9–12
416 students
| Measure | Arizona Desert Elementary School Tolleson, Arizona | University High School Tolleson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #592 of 1,136 | #14 of 286 |
| National rank | #33565 of 50,301 | #1354 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 843 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 843 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 92% |
| city | Tolleson | Tolleson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 37.6).
- •University High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •University High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 42%).
- •Arizona Desert Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.1).
- •Arizona Desert Elementary School is the larger school with 843 students compared with 416.
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 University High School?
On the Success Index (US), University High School ranks higher (79.5 vs 37.6 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 Arizona Desert Elementary School and University High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tolleson and Tolleson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arizona Desert Elementary School: 843. University High School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arizona Desert Elementary School and University High School rank in Arizona?
Arizona Desert Elementary School is 592nd of 1,136 and University High School is 14th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).