Cimarron Springs Middle School vs Sunset Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cimarron Springs Middle School
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
810 students
Sunset Hills Elementary
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
877 students
| Measure | Cimarron Springs Middle School Surprise, Arizona | Sunset Hills Elementary Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #398 of 1,136 | #449 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #22686 of 50,301 | #25849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 810 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cimarron Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 49.0).
- •Cimarron Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Cimarron Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.3).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary is the larger school with 877 students compared with 810.
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 Cimarron Springs Middle School better than Sunset Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cimarron Springs Middle School ranks higher (53.5 vs 49.0 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 Cimarron Springs Middle School and Sunset Hills Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cimarron Springs Middle School: 810. Sunset Hills Elementary: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cimarron Springs Middle School and Sunset Hills Elementary rank in Arizona?
Cimarron Springs Middle School is 398th of 1,136 and Sunset Hills Elementary is 449th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).