Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism vs Don Mensendick 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 Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
Don Mensendick School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
558 students
| Measure | Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism Phoenix, Arizona | Don Mensendick School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 203 | #1104 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #15075 of 15,369 | #49807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 510 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 20% |
| city | Phoenix | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.2 vs 8.5).
- •Don Mensendick School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.7).
- •Don Mensendick School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 510.
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 Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism better than Don Mensendick School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism ranks higher (10.2 vs 8.5 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 Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism and Don Mensendick School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism: 510. Don Mensendick School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism and Don Mensendick School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is 184th of 203 and Don Mensendick School is 1104th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).