Cottonwood Elementary School vs Mission Heights Preparatory High 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.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Casa Grande · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
515 students
Mission Heights Preparatory High School
Casa Grande · Charter high · Grades 9–12
551 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Casa Grande, Arizona | Mission Heights Preparatory High School Casa Grande, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1120 of 1,136 | #112 of 286 |
| National rank | #50085 of 50,301 | #7516 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 515 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 44.5% |
| city | Casa Grande | Casa Grande |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Heights Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 6.4).
- •Mission Heights Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 17%).
- •Mission Heights Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Mission Heights Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 21.5).
- •Mission Heights Preparatory High School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 515.
- •Cottonwood Elementary School is a public school while Mission Heights Preparatory High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cottonwood Elementary School better than Mission Heights Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks higher (53.3 vs 6.4 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 Cottonwood Elementary School and Mission Heights Preparatory High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Casa Grande and Casa Grande in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 515. Mission Heights Preparatory High School: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Mission Heights Preparatory High School rank in Arizona?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 1120th of 1,136 and Mission Heights Preparatory High School is 112th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).