Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism vs Victory Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 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
Victory Collegiate Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
291 students
| Measure | Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism Phoenix, Arizona | Victory Collegiate Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 203 | #898 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #15075 of 15,369 | #44564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 510 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Victory Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 10.2).
- •Victory Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Victory Collegiate Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.9).
- •Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is the larger school with 510 students compared with 291.
- •Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is a public school while Victory Collegiate Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Victory Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Victory Collegiate Academy ranks higher (20.5 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 Victory Collegiate Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism: 510. Victory Collegiate Academy: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism and Victory Collegiate Academy rank in Arizona?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is 184th of 203 and Victory Collegiate Academy is 898th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).