Desert Mountain School vs Gavilan Peak School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Mountain School
Desert Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
438 students
Gavilan Peak School
Anthem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
473 students
| Measure | Desert Mountain School Desert Hills, Arizona | Gavilan Peak School Anthem, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #355 of 1,136 | #145 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #19701 of 50,301 | #9250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 438 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| city | Desert Hills | Anthem |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gavilan Peak School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 57.8).
- •Gavilan Peak School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Gavilan Peak School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Gavilan Peak School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.2).
- •Gavilan Peak School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 438.
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 School better than Gavilan Peak School?
On the Success Index (US), Gavilan Peak School ranks higher (73.0 vs 57.8 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 School and Gavilan Peak School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Desert Hills and Anthem in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mountain School: 438. Gavilan Peak School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mountain School and Gavilan Peak School rank in Arizona?
Desert Mountain School is 355th of 1,136 and Gavilan Peak School is 145th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).