Desert Mountain Elementary vs Sossaman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.1 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
Sossaman Middle School
Queen Creek · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,094 students
| Measure | Desert Mountain Elementary Queen Creek, Arizona | Sossaman Middle School Queen Creek, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 1,136 | #11 of 203 |
| National rank | #9502 of 50,301 | #3745 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 682 | 1,094 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 1,094 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| city | Queen Creek | Queen Creek |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 68.2).
- •Desert Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Desert Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Desert Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.9).
- •Sossaman Middle School is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 682.
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 Sossaman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Mountain Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 68.2 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 Mountain Elementary and Sossaman Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Queen Creek and Queen Creek in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mountain Elementary: 682. Sossaman Middle School: 1,094. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mountain Elementary and Sossaman Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Mountain Elementary is 154th of 1,136 and Sossaman Middle School is 11th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).