Desert Cove Elementary School vs Shea Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 400 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Cove Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
414 students
Shea Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 5–8
476 students
| Measure | Desert Cove Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Shea Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 1,136 | #94 of 203 |
| National rank | #28600 of 50,301 | #11778 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 414 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 26% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Cove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 30.8).
- •Desert Cove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Desert Cove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Desert Cove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •Shea Middle School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 414.
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 Cove Elementary School better than Shea Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Cove Elementary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 30.8 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 Cove Elementary School and Shea Middle School?
About 400 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Cove Elementary School: 414. Shea Middle School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Cove Elementary School and Shea Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Cove Elementary School is 497th of 1,136 and Shea Middle School is 94th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).