Butterfield Elementary School vs Sonoran Foothills School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterfield Elementary School
Maricopa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
920 students
Sonoran Foothills School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
921 students
| Measure | Butterfield Elementary School Maricopa, Arizona | Sonoran Foothills School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,136 | #106 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #22205 of 50,301 | #7091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 920 | 921 |
| Enrollment | 920 | 921 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 80% |
| city | Maricopa | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoran Foothills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 54.2).
- •Sonoran Foothills School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 54%).
- •Sonoran Foothills School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Butterfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.1).
- •Sonoran Foothills School is the larger school with 921 students compared with 920.
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 Butterfield Elementary School better than Sonoran Foothills School?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoran Foothills School ranks higher (76.4 vs 54.2 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 Butterfield Elementary School and Sonoran Foothills School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Maricopa and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Elementary School: 920. Sonoran Foothills School: 921. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Elementary School and Sonoran Foothills School rank in Arizona?
Butterfield Elementary School is 391st of 1,136 and Sonoran Foothills School is 106th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).