Cherokee Elementary School vs Desert Shadows Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elementary School
Paradise Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
Desert Shadows Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
791 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary School Paradise Valley, Arizona | Desert Shadows Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,136 | #21 of 203 |
| National rank | #5402 of 50,301 | #4965 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 690 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 57% |
| city | Paradise Valley | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 62.3).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 63%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.3).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School is the larger school with 791 students compared with 690.
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 Cherokee Elementary School better than Desert Shadows Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elementary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 62.3 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 Cherokee Elementary School and Desert Shadows Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Paradise Valley and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary School: 690. Desert Shadows Middle School: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary School and Desert Shadows Middle School rank in Arizona?
Cherokee Elementary School is 66th of 1,136 and Desert Shadows Middle School is 21st of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).