Copper Ridge School vs Desert Canyon 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.
Copper Ridge School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
554 students
Desert Canyon Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | Copper Ridge School Scottsdale, Arizona | Desert Canyon Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,136 | #4 of 203 |
| National rank | #7941 of 50,301 | #2387 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 554 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 65% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.0 vs 74.8).
- •Copper Ridge School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Copper Ridge School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Copper Ridge School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 423.
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 Copper Ridge School better than Desert Canyon Middle 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 Copper Ridge School and Desert Canyon Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Ridge School: 554. Desert Canyon Middle School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Ridge School and Desert Canyon Middle School rank in Arizona?
Copper Ridge School is 121st of 1,136 and Desert Canyon Middle School is 4th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).