Cocopah Middle School vs Desert Shadows Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cocopah Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students
Desert Shadows Elementary School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
554 students
| Measure | Cocopah Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona | Desert Shadows Elementary School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 203 | #169 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #2981 of 15,369 | #10641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 861 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 63% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.7 vs 70.9).
- •Cocopah Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Desert Shadows Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Desert Shadows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.6).
- •Cocopah Middle School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 554.
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 Cocopah Middle School better than Desert Shadows Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cocopah Middle School and Desert Shadows Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cocopah Middle School: 861. Desert Shadows Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cocopah Middle School and Desert Shadows Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Cocopah Middle School is 8th of 203 and Desert Shadows Elementary School is 169th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).