BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus vs Desert Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Scottsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
Desert Mountain High School
Scottsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
| Measure | BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus Scottsdale, Arizona | Desert Mountain High School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,136 | #51 of 286 |
| National rank | #1165 of 50,301 | #4055 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 489 | 1,905 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 1,905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 67.0).
- •BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 20.7).
- •Desert Mountain High School is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 489.
- •BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus is a charter school while Desert Mountain High 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 BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus better than Desert Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus ranks higher (88.4 vs 67.0 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 Scottsdale Primary - East Campus and Desert Mountain High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus: 489. Desert Mountain High School: 1,905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus and Desert Mountain High School rank in Arizona?
BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus is 10th of 1,136 and Desert Mountain High School is 51st of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).