Arizona Language Preparatory vs Desert Shadows Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 903 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arizona Language Preparatory
Scottsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
73 students
Desert Shadows Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
791 students
| Measure | Arizona Language Preparatory Scottsdale, Arizona | Desert Shadows Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 1,136 | #21 of 203 |
| National rank | #5649 of 50,301 | #4965 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 73 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 73 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 57% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arizona Language Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 62.3).
- •Arizona Language Preparatory does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 57%).
- •Arizona Language Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 63%).
- •Arizona Language Preparatory does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 20.3).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School is the larger school with 791 students compared with 73.
- •Arizona Language Preparatory is a charter school while Desert Shadows Middle School 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 Arizona Language Preparatory better than Desert Shadows Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Arizona Language Preparatory ranks higher (78.8 vs 62.3 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 Language Preparatory and Desert Shadows Middle School?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arizona Language Preparatory: 73. Desert Shadows Middle School: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arizona Language Preparatory and Desert Shadows Middle School rank in Arizona?
Arizona Language Preparatory is 72nd of 1,136 and Desert Shadows Middle School is 21st of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).