Desert Foothills Middle School vs Ironwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Foothills Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
621 students
Ironwood Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
434 students
| Measure | Desert Foothills Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Ironwood Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 203 | #506 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #12081 of 15,369 | #29067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 621 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 48% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ironwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 29.1).
- •Ironwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Ironwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •Desert Foothills Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.1).
- •Desert Foothills Middle School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 434.
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 Foothills Middle School better than Ironwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ironwood Elementary School ranks higher (44.3 vs 29.1 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 Foothills Middle School and Ironwood Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Foothills Middle School: 621. Ironwood Elementary School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Foothills Middle School and Ironwood Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Foothills Middle School is 97th of 203 and Ironwood Elementary School is 506th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).