Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism vs Westland School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 961 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
Westland School
Phoenix · Charter other · Grades K–12
215 students
| Measure | Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism Phoenix, Arizona | Westland School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #184 of 203 | – |
| National rank | #15075 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 510 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westland School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Westland School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Westland School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.9).
- •Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is the larger school with 510 students compared with 215.
- •Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is a public school while Westland School 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 Westland School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism and Westland School?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism: 510. Westland School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism and Westland School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is 184th of 203 and Westland School is unranked among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).