Desert Shadows Middle School vs Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Shadows Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
791 students
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
0 students
| Measure | Desert Shadows Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona | Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 203 | – |
| National rank | #4965 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 791 | 0 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 0 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 62.3).
- •Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 63%).
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 Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 62.3 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 Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Shadows Middle School: 791. Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School: 0. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Shadows Middle School and Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Shadows Middle School is 21st of 203 and Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School is unranked among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).