Castle Dome Middle School vs Desert Mesa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Dome Middle School
Yuma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
Desert Mesa Elementary School
Yuma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
876 students
| Measure | Castle Dome Middle School Yuma, Arizona | Desert Mesa Elementary School Yuma, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 203 | #483 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #13935 of 15,369 | #27681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 939 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 939 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 50% |
| city | Yuma | Yuma |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Mesa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 19.0).
- •Desert Mesa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 28%).
- •Desert Mesa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Desert Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.4).
- •Castle Dome Middle School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 876.
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 Castle Dome Middle School better than Desert Mesa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Mesa Elementary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 19.0 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 Castle Dome Middle School and Desert Mesa Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Yuma in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Dome Middle School: 939. Desert Mesa Elementary School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Dome Middle School and Desert Mesa Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Castle Dome Middle School is 139th of 203 and Desert Mesa Elementary School is 483rd of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).