Desert Canyon Middle School vs Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Canyon Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Scottsdale · Charter high · Grades 5–12
898 students
| Measure | Desert Canyon Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona | Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4 of 203 | #6 of 286 |
| National rank | #2387 of 15,369 | #987 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 423 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 81% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 74.8).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep does better on math proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.1).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is the larger school with 898 students compared with 423.
- •Desert Canyon Middle School is a public school while Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep 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 Desert Canyon Middle School better than Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep ranks higher (82.1 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 Middle School and Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Canyon Middle School: 423. Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Canyon Middle School and Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep rank in Arizona?
Desert Canyon Middle School is 4th of 203 and Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is 6th of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).