Boulder Creek Elementary vs Highland Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boulder Creek Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
461 students
Highland Jr High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
961 students
| Measure | Boulder Creek Elementary Mesa, Arizona | Highland Jr High School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 1,136 | #40 of 203 |
| National rank | #27010 of 50,301 | #6413 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 961 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 961 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 47.2).
- •Highland Jr High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Highland Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Boulder Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.5).
- •Highland Jr High School is the larger school with 961 students compared with 461.
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 Boulder Creek Elementary better than Highland Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Jr High School ranks higher (55.7 vs 47.2 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 Boulder Creek Elementary and Highland Jr High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boulder Creek Elementary: 461. Highland Jr High School: 961. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boulder Creek Elementary and Highland Jr High School rank in Arizona?
Boulder Creek Elementary is 472nd of 1,136 and Highland Jr High School is 40th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).