Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism vs Holiday Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 643 m 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
Holiday Park School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
530 students
| Measure | Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism Phoenix, Arizona | Holiday Park School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 203 | #989 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #15075 of 15,369 | #46817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 510 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holiday Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 10.2).
- •Holiday Park School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Holiday Park School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Holiday Park School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.9).
- •Holiday Park School is the larger school with 530 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 Holiday Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Holiday Park School ranks higher (16.6 vs 10.2 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 Holiday Park School?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism: 510. Holiday Park School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism and Holiday Park School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is 184th of 203 and Holiday Park School is 989th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).