Desert Shadows Middle School vs Robert Bracker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 195 m 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
Robert Bracker Elementary
Nogales · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
| Measure | Desert Shadows Middle School Nogales, Arizona | Robert Bracker Elementary Nogales, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 203 | #316 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #11587 of 15,369 | #17382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 784 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 784 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| city | Nogales | Nogales |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Bracker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 31.6).
- •Robert Bracker Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Robert Bracker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Robert Bracker Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 23.1).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 272.
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 Robert Bracker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Bracker Elementary ranks higher (61.2 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 Robert Bracker Elementary?
About 195 m in a straight line, between Nogales and Nogales in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Shadows Middle School: 784. Robert Bracker Elementary: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Shadows Middle School and Robert Bracker Elementary rank in Arizona?
Desert Shadows Middle School is 90th of 203 and Robert Bracker Elementary is 316th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).