Desert Mirage Elementary School vs Edison School of Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Mirage Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
675 students
Edison School of Innovation
Glendale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
237 students
| Measure | Desert Mirage Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Edison School of Innovation Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 1,136 | #219 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #40256 of 50,301 | #12650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 675 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison School of Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 27.2).
- •Edison School of Innovation does better on math proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Edison School of Innovation does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Edison School of Innovation does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.2).
- •Desert Mirage Elementary School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 237.
- •Desert Mirage Elementary School is a public school while Edison School of Innovation 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 Mirage Elementary School better than Edison School of Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Edison School of Innovation ranks higher (68.1 vs 27.2 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 Mirage Elementary School and Edison School of Innovation?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mirage Elementary School: 675. Edison School of Innovation: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mirage Elementary School and Edison School of Innovation rank in Arizona?
Desert Mirage Elementary School is 766th of 1,136 and Edison School of Innovation is 219th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).