Desert Mountain School vs Sunset Ridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 4.8 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
Sunset Ridge School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
563 students
| Measure | Desert Mountain School Desert Hills, Arizona | Sunset Ridge School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 1,136 | #258 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #19701 of 50,301 | #14681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 438 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| city | Desert Hills | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 57.8).
- •Sunset Ridge School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Sunset Ridge School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Desert Mountain School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.6).
- •Sunset Ridge School is the larger school with 563 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 Sunset Ridge School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Ridge School ranks higher (65.2 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 Sunset Ridge School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Desert Hills and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mountain School: 438. Sunset Ridge School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mountain School and Sunset Ridge School rank in Arizona?
Desert Mountain School is 355th of 1,136 and Sunset Ridge School is 258th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).