Centerra Mirage STEM Academy vs Desert Edge High 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.
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
659 students
Desert Edge High School
Goodyear · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,106 students
| Measure | Centerra Mirage STEM Academy Goodyear, Arizona | Desert Edge High School Goodyear, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 1,136 | #162 of 286 |
| National rank | #27529 of 50,301 | #10678 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 659 | 2,106 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 2,106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Goodyear | Goodyear |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centerra Mirage STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 41.1).
- •Centerra Mirage STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Desert Edge High School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 26.4).
- •Desert Edge High School is the larger school with 2,106 students compared with 659.
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 Centerra Mirage STEM Academy better than Desert Edge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Centerra Mirage STEM Academy ranks higher (46.5 vs 41.1 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 Centerra Mirage STEM Academy and Desert Edge High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Goodyear and Goodyear in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy: 659. Desert Edge High School: 2,106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centerra Mirage STEM Academy and Desert Edge High School rank in Arizona?
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy is 480th of 1,136 and Desert Edge High School is 162nd of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).