Challenger Elementary School vs Desert Shadows Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Elementary School
Nogales · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Desert Shadows Middle School
Nogales · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary School Nogales, Arizona | Desert Shadows Middle School Nogales, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 1,136 | #90 of 203 |
| National rank | #36558 of 50,301 | #11587 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 380 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Nogales | Nogales |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 31.6).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 23.1).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 380.
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 Challenger Elementary School better than Desert Shadows Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Elementary School ranks higher (33.0 vs 31.6 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 Challenger Elementary School and Desert Shadows Middle School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Nogales and Nogales in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary School: 380. Desert Shadows Middle School: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary School and Desert Shadows Middle School rank in Arizona?
Challenger Elementary School is 655th of 1,136 and Desert Shadows Middle School is 90th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).