Desert Canyon Middle School vs Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 4.5 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
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
Phoenix · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
43 students
| Measure | Desert Canyon Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona | Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4 of 203 | – |
| National rank | #2387 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 423 | 43 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 43 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 64.5% |
| city | Scottsdale | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 74.8).
- •Desert Canyon Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 64.5%).
- •Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 66%).
- •Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.1).
- •Desert Canyon Middle School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 43.
- •Desert Canyon Middle School is a public school while Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program 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 Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program ranks higher (83.3 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 Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Canyon Middle School: 423. Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program: 43. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Canyon Middle School and Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program rank in Arizona?
Desert Canyon Middle School is 4th of 203 and Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program is unranked among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).