Cottonwood Elementary School vs Desert Sky Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
570 students
Desert Sky Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
743 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Tucson, Arizona | Desert Sky Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #202 of 1,136 | #13 of 203 |
| National rank | #11918 of 50,301 | #3763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 570 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 71% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 68.1).
- •Desert Sky Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.6).
- •Desert Sky Middle School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 570.
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 Desert Sky Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 68.1 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 Desert Sky Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 570. Desert Sky Middle School: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Desert Sky Middle School rank in Arizona?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 202nd of 1,136 and Desert Sky Middle School is 13th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).