Desert Mountain Elementary vs Desert Spirit
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Mountain Elementary
Queen Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
682 students
Desert Spirit
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
682 students
| Measure | Desert Mountain Elementary Queen Creek, Arizona | Desert Spirit Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 1,136 | #827 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #9502 of 50,301 | #42226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 682 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 38% |
| city | Queen Creek | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 24.1).
- •Desert Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •Desert Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 31%).
- •Desert Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.5).
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 Mountain Elementary better than Desert Spirit?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Mountain Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 24.1 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 Mountain Elementary and Desert Spirit?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Queen Creek and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mountain Elementary: 682. Desert Spirit: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mountain Elementary and Desert Spirit rank in Arizona?
Desert Mountain Elementary is 154th of 1,136 and Desert Spirit is 827th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).