Desert Canyon Middle School vs Mountainside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 6.7 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
Mountainside Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | Desert Canyon Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona | Mountainside Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 203 | #7 of 203 |
| National rank | #2387 of 15,369 | #2818 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 423 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Canyon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 72.6).
- •Desert Canyon Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Mountainside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Desert Canyon Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.2).
- •Mountainside Middle School is the larger school with 518 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 Middle School better than Mountainside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Canyon Middle School ranks higher (74.8 vs 72.6 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 Mountainside Middle School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Canyon Middle School: 423. Mountainside Middle School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Canyon Middle School and Mountainside Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Canyon Middle School is 4th of 203 and Mountainside Middle School is 7th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).