Carson Junior High School vs Whittier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–9
946 students
Whittier Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
443 students
| Measure | Carson Junior High School Mesa, Arizona | Whittier Elementary School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 203 | #800 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14609 of 15,369 | #41498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 946 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 946 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 14.7).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.9).
- •Carson Junior High School is the larger school with 946 students compared with 443.
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 Carson Junior High School better than Whittier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary School ranks higher (25.4 vs 14.7 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 Carson Junior High School and Whittier Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Junior High School: 946. Whittier Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Junior High School and Whittier Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Carson Junior High School is 166th of 203 and Whittier Elementary School is 800th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).