Desert Foothills Middle School vs San Luis Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 277 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
San Luis Middle School
San Luis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
| Measure | Desert Foothills Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | San Luis Middle School San Luis, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 203 | #187 of 203 |
| National rank | #12081 of 15,369 | #15168 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 621 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 31.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| city | Phoenix | San Luis |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Foothills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 9.1).
- •Desert Foothills Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Desert Foothills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Desert Foothills Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 31.0).
- •Desert Foothills Middle School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 620.
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 San Luis Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Foothills Middle School ranks higher (29.1 vs 9.1 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 San Luis Middle School?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and San Luis in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Foothills Middle School: 621. San Luis Middle School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Foothills Middle School and San Luis Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Foothills Middle School is 97th of 203 and San Luis Middle School is 187th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).