Desert Foothills Middle School vs Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 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
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students
| Measure | Desert Foothills Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #97 of 203 | #43 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #12081 of 15,369 | #3968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 621 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 72% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 29.1).
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 31%).
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 34%).
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.5).
- •Desert Foothills Middle School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 416.
- •Desert Foothills Middle School is a public school while Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy 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 Foothills Middle School better than Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy ranks higher (81.9 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 Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Foothills Middle School: 621. Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Foothills Middle School and Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy rank in Arizona?
Desert Foothills Middle School is 97th of 203 and Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy is 43rd of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).