Chaparral Elementary School vs Desert Foothills Middle 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.
Chaparral Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
415 students
Desert Foothills Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
621 students
| Measure | Chaparral Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Desert Foothills Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 1,136 | #97 of 203 |
| National rank | #28777 of 50,301 | #12081 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 415 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 31% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaparral Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 29.1).
- •Chaparral Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Chaparral Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •Chaparral Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Desert Foothills Middle School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 415.
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 Chaparral Elementary School better than Desert Foothills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chaparral Elementary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 29.1 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 Chaparral Elementary School and Desert Foothills Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Elementary School: 415. Desert Foothills Middle School: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Elementary School and Desert Foothills Middle School rank in Arizona?
Chaparral Elementary School is 502nd of 1,136 and Desert Foothills Middle School is 97th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).