Benchmark School vs Sunrise Middle 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.
Benchmark School
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
328 students
Sunrise Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
390 students
| Measure | Benchmark School Phoenix, Arizona | Sunrise Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,136 | #66 of 203 |
| National rank | #198 of 50,301 | #8749 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 328 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 46% |
| city | Phoenix | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benchmark School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 44.9).
- •Benchmark School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 46%).
- •Benchmark School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Benchmark School does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 16.3).
- •Sunrise Middle School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 328.
- •Benchmark School is a charter school while Sunrise 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 Benchmark School better than Sunrise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Benchmark School ranks higher (93.8 vs 44.9 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 Benchmark School and Sunrise Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benchmark School: 328. Sunrise Middle School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benchmark School and Sunrise Middle School rank in Arizona?
Benchmark School is 2nd of 1,136 and Sunrise Middle School is 66th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).