Deer Valley Middle School vs Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Valley Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
448 students
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
713 students
| Measure | Deer Valley Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #146 of 203 | #105 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14046 of 15,369 | #7084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 448 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 76% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 18.3).
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy does better on math proficiency (76% vs 21%).
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 29%).
- •Deer Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.3).
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is the larger school with 713 students compared with 448.
- •Deer Valley Middle School is a public school while Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy 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 Deer Valley Middle School better than Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy ranks higher (76.4 vs 18.3 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 Deer Valley Middle School and Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Valley Middle School: 448. Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Valley Middle School and Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy rank in Arizona?
Deer Valley Middle School is 146th of 203 and Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is 105th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).