Desert Mountain Elementary vs Newell Barney College Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.3 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
Newell Barney College Preparatory School
Queen Creek · Public middle · Grades 5–8
129 students
| Measure | Desert Mountain Elementary Queen Creek, Arizona | Newell Barney College Preparatory School Queen Creek, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 1,136 | #15 of 203 |
| National rank | #9502 of 50,301 | #4065 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 682 | 129 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Queen Creek | Queen Creek |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 66.7).
- •Desert Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Desert Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Newell Barney College Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 17.5).
- •Desert Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 682 students compared with 129.
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 Newell Barney College Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Mountain Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 66.7 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 Newell Barney College Preparatory School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Queen Creek and Queen Creek in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mountain Elementary: 682. Newell Barney College Preparatory School: 129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mountain Elementary and Newell Barney College Preparatory School rank in Arizona?
Desert Mountain Elementary is 154th of 1,136 and Newell Barney College Preparatory School is 15th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).