Desert Mountain School vs Sonoran Foothills School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 4.6 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
Sonoran Foothills School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
921 students
| Measure | Desert Mountain School Desert Hills, Arizona | Sonoran Foothills School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #355 of 1,136 | #106 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #19701 of 50,301 | #7091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 438 | 921 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 921 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 80% |
| city | Desert Hills | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoran Foothills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 57.8).
- •Sonoran Foothills School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 57%).
- •Sonoran Foothills School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Desert Mountain School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.1).
- •Sonoran Foothills School is the larger school with 921 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 Sonoran Foothills School?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoran Foothills School ranks higher (76.4 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 Sonoran Foothills School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Desert Hills and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mountain School: 438. Sonoran Foothills School: 921. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mountain School and Sonoran Foothills School rank in Arizona?
Desert Mountain School is 355th of 1,136 and Sonoran Foothills School is 106th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).