Bush Elementary vs Shepherd Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students
Shepherd Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 4–8
581 students
| Measure | Bush Elementary Mesa, Arizona | Shepherd Junior High School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 1,136 | #89 of 203 |
| National rank | #14573 of 50,301 | #11519 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 524 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 41% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bush Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 32.0).
- •Bush Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Bush Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Bush Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 20.8).
- •Shepherd Junior High School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 524.
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 Bush Elementary better than Shepherd Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bush Elementary ranks higher (65.3 vs 32.0 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 Bush Elementary and Shepherd Junior High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush Elementary: 524. Shepherd Junior High School: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush Elementary and Shepherd Junior High School rank in Arizona?
Bush Elementary is 255th of 1,136 and Shepherd Junior High School is 89th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).