Desert Shadows Middle School vs Mexicayotl Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 5.1 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
Mexicayotl Charter School
Nogales · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
168 students
| Measure | Desert Shadows Middle School Nogales, Arizona | Mexicayotl Charter School Nogales, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #90 of 203 | #5 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #11587 of 15,369 | #693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 784 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 784 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 87% |
| city | Nogales | Nogales |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mexicayotl Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 31.6).
- •Mexicayotl Charter School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 41%).
- •Mexicayotl Charter School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 38%).
- •Mexicayotl Charter School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 23.1).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 168.
- •Desert Shadows Middle School is a public school while Mexicayotl Charter 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 Shadows Middle School better than Mexicayotl Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Mexicayotl Charter School ranks higher (90.5 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 Mexicayotl Charter School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Nogales and Nogales in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Shadows Middle School: 784. Mexicayotl Charter School: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Shadows Middle School and Mexicayotl Charter School rank in Arizona?
Desert Shadows Middle School is 90th of 203 and Mexicayotl Charter School is 5th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).