Desert Mountain High School vs Mission Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 949 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Mountain High School
Scottsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
Mission Montessori Academy
Scottsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
129 students
| Measure | Desert Mountain High School Scottsdale, Arizona | Mission Montessori Academy Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #51 of 286 | #54 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #4055 of 16,910 | #4717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,905 | 129 |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | 129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 67.0).
- •Desert Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Mission Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Mission Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 20.7).
- •Desert Mountain High School is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 129.
- •Desert Mountain High School is a public school while Mission Montessori Academy 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 Mountain High School better than Mission Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Montessori Academy ranks higher (80.5 vs 67.0 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 High School and Mission Montessori Academy?
About 949 m in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mountain High School: 1,905. Mission Montessori Academy: 129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mountain High School and Mission Montessori Academy rank in Arizona?
Desert Mountain High School is 51st of 286 and Mission Montessori Academy is 54th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).