Desert Canyon Elementary vs Desert Canyon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 146 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Canyon Elementary
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Desert Canyon Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | Desert Canyon Elementary Scottsdale, Arizona | Desert Canyon Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 1,136 | #4 of 203 |
| National rank | #1058 of 50,301 | #2387 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 65% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 74.8).
- •Desert Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Desert Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 66%).
- •Desert Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.1).
- •Desert Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 453 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 Desert Canyon Elementary better than Desert Canyon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Canyon Elementary ranks higher (88.8 vs 74.8 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 Desert Canyon Elementary and Desert Canyon Middle School?
About 146 m in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Canyon Elementary: 453. Desert Canyon Middle School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Canyon Elementary and Desert Canyon Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Canyon Elementary is 8th of 1,136 and Desert Canyon Middle School is 4th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).