Baker Middle School vs Deer Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 379 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker Middle School
Kayenta · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
Deer Valley Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
448 students
| Measure | Baker Middle School Kayenta, Arizona | Deer Valley Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 203 | #146 of 203 |
| National rank | #13748 of 15,369 | #14046 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 447 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 21% |
| city | Kayenta | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 18.3).
- •Deer Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Deer Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Baker Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.6).
- •Deer Valley Middle School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 447.
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 Baker Middle School better than Deer Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Baker Middle School ranks higher (20.1 vs 18.3 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 Baker Middle School and Deer Valley Middle School?
About 379 km in a straight line, between Kayenta and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Middle School: 447. Deer Valley Middle School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Middle School and Deer Valley Middle School rank in Arizona?
Baker Middle School is 135th of 203 and Deer Valley Middle School is 146th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).