Desert Canyon Middle School vs Snowflake Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 191 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
Snowflake Intermediate School
Snowflake · Public middle · Grades 4–6
423 students
| Measure | Desert Canyon Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona | Snowflake Intermediate School Snowflake, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 203 | #27 of 203 |
| National rank | #2387 of 15,369 | #5357 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 423 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| city | Scottsdale | Snowflake |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Canyon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 60.6).
- •Desert Canyon Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Desert Canyon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Desert Canyon Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 24.9).
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 Snowflake Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Canyon Middle School ranks higher (74.8 vs 60.6 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 Snowflake Intermediate School?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Snowflake in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Canyon Middle School: 423. Snowflake Intermediate School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Canyon Middle School and Snowflake Intermediate School rank in Arizona?
Desert Canyon Middle School is 4th of 203 and Snowflake Intermediate School is 27th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).