Desert Shadows Middle School vs Wade Carpenter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 6.4 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
Wade Carpenter Middle School
Nogales · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students
| Measure | Desert Shadows Middle School Nogales, Arizona | Wade Carpenter Middle School Nogales, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 203 | #190 of 203 |
| National rank | #11587 of 15,369 | #15198 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 784 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 784 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 20% |
| city | Nogales | Nogales |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Shadows Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 8.6).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 20%).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •Wade Carpenter Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.1).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 547.
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 Wade Carpenter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Shadows Middle School ranks higher (31.6 vs 8.6 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 Wade Carpenter Middle School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Nogales and Nogales in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Shadows Middle School: 784. Wade Carpenter Middle School: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Shadows Middle School and Wade Carpenter Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Shadows Middle School is 90th of 203 and Wade Carpenter Middle School is 190th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).