Desert Shadows Middle School vs Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Shadows Middle School
Nogales · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
Nogales · Public elementary · Grades K–5
508 students
| Measure | Desert Shadows Middle School Nogales, Arizona | Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School Nogales, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #90 of 203 | #211 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #11587 of 15,369 | #12347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 784 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 784 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 72% |
| city | Nogales | Nogales |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 31.6).
- •Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.1).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 508.
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 Shadows Middle School better than Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 31.6 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 Shadows Middle School and Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Nogales and Nogales in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Shadows Middle School: 784. Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Shadows Middle School and Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Shadows Middle School is 90th of 203 and Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School is 211th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).