Calabasas School vs Desert Shadows Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calabasas School
Rio Rico · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
917 students
Desert Shadows Middle School
Nogales · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
| Measure | Calabasas School Rio Rico, Arizona | Desert Shadows Middle School Nogales, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1042 of 1,136 | #90 of 203 |
| National rank | #48367 of 50,301 | #11587 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 917 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 41% |
| city | Rio Rico | Nogales |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Shadows Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 13.3).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Calabasas School does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.1).
- •Calabasas School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 784.
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 Calabasas School better than Desert Shadows Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Shadows Middle School ranks higher (31.6 vs 13.3 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 Calabasas School and Desert Shadows Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Rio Rico and Nogales in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calabasas School: 917. Desert Shadows Middle School: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calabasas School and Desert Shadows Middle School rank in Arizona?
Calabasas School is 1042nd of 1,136 and Desert Shadows Middle School is 90th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).