Desert Mountain School vs Pinon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 307 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
Pinon Elementary School
Pinon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Desert Mountain School Desert Hills, Arizona | Pinon Elementary School Pinon, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 1,136 | #991 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #19701 of 50,301 | #46881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 438 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 16% |
| city | Desert Hills | Pinon |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Mountain School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 16.5).
- •Desert Mountain School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 16%).
- •Desert Mountain School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 12%).
- •Pinon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.2).
- •Pinon Elementary School is the larger school with 439 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 Pinon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Mountain School ranks higher (57.8 vs 16.5 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 Pinon Elementary School?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Desert Hills and Pinon in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mountain School: 438. Pinon Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mountain School and Pinon Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Mountain School is 355th of 1,136 and Pinon Elementary School is 991st of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).