Ashton Ranch Middle School vs Michael T. Hughes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton Ranch Middle School
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
480 students
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students
| Measure | Ashton Ranch Middle School Surprise, Arizona | Michael T. Hughes Elementary School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #700 of 1,136 | #886 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #38184 of 50,301 | #44294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 480 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 25% |
| city | Surprise | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashton Ranch Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 20.9).
- •Ashton Ranch Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Ashton Ranch Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •Michael T. Hughes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.6).
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 Ashton Ranch Middle School better than Michael T. Hughes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ashton Ranch Middle School ranks higher (30.5 vs 20.9 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 Ashton Ranch Middle School and Michael T. Hughes Elementary School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashton Ranch Middle School: 480. Michael T. Hughes Elementary School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashton Ranch Middle School and Michael T. Hughes Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Ashton Ranch Middle School is 700th of 1,136 and Michael T. Hughes Elementary School is 886th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).