Desert Foothills Middle School vs Sahuaro School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 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
Sahuaro School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
560 students
| Measure | Desert Foothills Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Sahuaro School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 203 | #471 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #12081 of 15,369 | #26992 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 621 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 48% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sahuaro School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 29.1).
- •Sahuaro School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Sahuaro School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Desert Foothills Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.5).
- •Desert Foothills Middle School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 560.
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 Sahuaro School?
On the Success Index (US), Sahuaro School ranks higher (47.3 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 Sahuaro School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Foothills Middle School: 621. Sahuaro School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Foothills Middle School and Sahuaro School rank in Arizona?
Desert Foothills Middle School is 97th of 203 and Sahuaro School is 471st of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).