Canyon Elementary School vs Desert Sky Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
297 students
Desert Sky Middle School
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
640 students
| Measure | Canyon Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Desert Sky Middle School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 1,136 | #80 of 203 |
| National rank | #21705 of 50,301 | #10725 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 297 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 35.6).
- •Canyon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Canyon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Canyon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 22.9).
- •Desert Sky Middle School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 297.
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 Canyon Elementary School better than Desert Sky Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Elementary School ranks higher (54.9 vs 35.6 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 Canyon Elementary School and Desert Sky Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Elementary School: 297. Desert Sky Middle School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Elementary School and Desert Sky Middle School rank in Arizona?
Canyon Elementary School is 386th of 1,136 and Desert Sky Middle School is 80th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).