Desert Mountain School vs Ridgeline Academy Inc.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 4.5 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
Ridgeline Academy Inc.
Phoenix · Charter other · Grades K–12
849 students
| Measure | Desert Mountain School Desert Hills, Arizona | Ridgeline Academy Inc. Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #355 of 1,136 | – |
| National rank | #19701 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 438 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Desert Hills | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeline Academy Inc. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Ridgeline Academy Inc. does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Ridgeline Academy Inc. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.2).
- •Ridgeline Academy Inc. is the larger school with 849 students compared with 438.
- •Desert Mountain School is a public school while Ridgeline Academy Inc. 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 School better than Ridgeline Academy Inc.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Desert Mountain School and Ridgeline Academy Inc.?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Desert Hills and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mountain School: 438. Ridgeline Academy Inc.: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mountain School and Ridgeline Academy Inc. rank in Arizona?
Desert Mountain School is 355th of 1,136 and Ridgeline Academy Inc. is unranked among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).