Desert Palms Elementary School vs Ironwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Palms Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
Ironwood High School
Glendale · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,804 students
| Measure | Desert Palms Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Ironwood High School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #703 of 1,136 | #83 of 286 |
| National rank | #38317 of 50,301 | #5741 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 373 | 1,804 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 1,804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 68% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ironwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 30.3).
- •Ironwood High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 29%).
- •Ironwood High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 38%).
- •Desert Palms Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.3).
- •Ironwood High School is the larger school with 1,804 students compared with 373.
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 Palms Elementary School better than Ironwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ironwood High School ranks higher (60.2 vs 30.3 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 Palms Elementary School and Ironwood High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Palms Elementary School: 373. Ironwood High School: 1,804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Palms Elementary School and Ironwood High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Palms Elementary School is 703rd of 1,136 and Ironwood High School is 83rd of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).