Desert Sage Elementary School vs Norterra Canyon 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 Sage Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students
Norterra Canyon School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
601 students
| Measure | Desert Sage Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Norterra Canyon School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 1,136 | #307 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #11525 of 50,301 | #16931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 594 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| city | Glendale | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sage Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 61.8).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Norterra Canyon School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.7).
- •Norterra Canyon School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 594.
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 Sage Elementary School better than Norterra Canyon School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sage Elementary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 61.8 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 Sage Elementary School and Norterra Canyon School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sage Elementary School: 594. Norterra Canyon School: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sage Elementary School and Norterra Canyon School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sage Elementary School is 190th of 1,136 and Norterra Canyon School is 307th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).