Desert Mirage Elementary School vs Sun Valley Academy-Glendale
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 962 m 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
Sun Valley Academy-Glendale
Glendale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
192 students
| Measure | Desert Mirage Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Sun Valley Academy-Glendale Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #766 of 1,136 | #92 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #40256 of 50,301 | #6392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 675 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sun Valley Academy-Glendale scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 27.2).
- •Sun Valley Academy-Glendale does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 18.2).
- •Desert Mirage Elementary School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 192.
- •Desert Mirage Elementary School is a public school while Sun Valley Academy-Glendale 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 Sun Valley Academy-Glendale?
On the Success Index (US), Sun Valley Academy-Glendale ranks higher (77.6 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 Sun Valley Academy-Glendale?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mirage Elementary School: 675. Sun Valley Academy-Glendale: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mirage Elementary School and Sun Valley Academy-Glendale rank in Arizona?
Desert Mirage Elementary School is 766th of 1,136 and Sun Valley Academy-Glendale is 92nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).