Black Mountain Elementary School vs Cactus Shadows High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 618 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Mountain Elementary School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
496 students
Cactus Shadows High School
Scottsdale · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,362 students
| Measure | Black Mountain Elementary School Scottsdale, Arizona | Cactus Shadows High School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 1,136 | #58 of 286 |
| National rank | #11635 of 50,301 | #4396 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 496 | 1,362 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Mountain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 65.5).
- •Cactus Shadows High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Black Mountain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Black Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.0).
- •Cactus Shadows High School is the larger school with 1,362 students compared with 496.
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 Black Mountain Elementary School better than Cactus Shadows High School?
On the Success Index (US), Black Mountain Elementary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 65.5 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 Black Mountain Elementary School and Cactus Shadows High School?
About 618 m in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Mountain Elementary School: 496. Cactus Shadows High School: 1,362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Mountain Elementary School and Cactus Shadows High School rank in Arizona?
Black Mountain Elementary School is 193rd of 1,136 and Cactus Shadows High School is 58th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).