Desert Meadows Elementary School vs Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Meadows Elementary School
Laveen · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,020 students
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy
Laveen · Public elementary · Grades K–8
863 students
| Measure | Desert Meadows Elementary School Laveen, Arizona | Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy Laveen, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #785 of 1,136 | #669 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #41061 of 50,301 | #37065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,020 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| city | Laveen | Laveen |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 26.0).
- •Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.2).
- •Desert Meadows Elementary School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 863.
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 Meadows Elementary School better than Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy ranks higher (32.3 vs 26.0 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 Meadows Elementary School and Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Laveen and Laveen in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Meadows Elementary School: 1,020. Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Meadows Elementary School and Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy rank in Arizona?
Desert Meadows Elementary School is 785th of 1,136 and Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy is 669th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).