BASIS Goodyear Primary vs Desert Thunder
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BASIS Goodyear Primary
Goodyear · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
657 students
Desert Thunder
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
928 students
| Measure | BASIS Goodyear Primary Goodyear, Arizona | Desert Thunder Goodyear, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 1,136 | #518 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #5161 of 50,301 | #29722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 657 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 52% |
| city | Goodyear | Goodyear |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BASIS Goodyear Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 43.3).
- •BASIS Goodyear Primary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •BASIS Goodyear Primary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 48%).
- •BASIS Goodyear Primary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 25.8).
- •Desert Thunder is the larger school with 928 students compared with 657.
- •BASIS Goodyear Primary is a charter school while Desert Thunder 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 BASIS Goodyear Primary better than Desert Thunder?
On the Success Index (US), BASIS Goodyear Primary ranks higher (79.6 vs 43.3 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 BASIS Goodyear Primary and Desert Thunder?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Goodyear and Goodyear in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Goodyear Primary: 657. Desert Thunder: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Goodyear Primary and Desert Thunder rank in Arizona?
BASIS Goodyear Primary is 59th of 1,136 and Desert Thunder is 518th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).