Desert Sky Community School vs Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sky Community School
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
38 students
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
427 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Community School Tucson, Arizona | Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #25 of 203 |
| National rank | – | #5263 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 38 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 38 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 40.5).
- •Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49.5%).
- •Desert Sky Community School does better on students per teacher (5.4 vs 15.8).
- •Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 38.
- •Desert Sky Community School is a charter school while Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School is a public 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 Sky Community School better than Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School ranks higher (61.0 vs 40.5 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 Sky Community School and Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Community School: 38. Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Community School and Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sky Community School is unranked and Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School is 25th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).