Desert Shadows Middle School vs Wigwam Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 266 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
Wigwam Creek Middle School
Litchfield Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
782 students
| Measure | Desert Shadows Middle School Nogales, Arizona | Wigwam Creek Middle School Litchfield Park, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 203 | #68 of 203 |
| National rank | #11587 of 15,369 | #8881 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 784 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 784 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| city | Nogales | Litchfield Park |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wigwam Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 31.6).
- •Wigwam Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Wigwam Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Wigwam Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.1).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 782.
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 Wigwam Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wigwam Creek Middle School ranks higher (44.3 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 Wigwam Creek Middle School?
About 266 km in a straight line, between Nogales and Litchfield Park in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Shadows Middle School: 784. Wigwam Creek Middle School: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Shadows Middle School and Wigwam Creek Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Shadows Middle School is 90th of 203 and Wigwam Creek Middle School is 68th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).