Desert Sky Community School vs Mexicayotl Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 7.8 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
Mexicayotl Academy
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
41 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Community School Tucson, Arizona | Mexicayotl Academy Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 38 | 41 |
| Enrollment | 38 | 41 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 10% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sky Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 18.0).
- •Desert Sky Community School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 10%).
- •Desert Sky Community School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 30%).
- •Desert Sky Community School does better on students per teacher (5.4 vs 13.7).
- •Mexicayotl Academy is the larger school with 41 students compared with 38.
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 Mexicayotl Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sky Community School ranks higher (40.5 vs 18.0 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 Mexicayotl Academy?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Community School: 38. Mexicayotl Academy: 41. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Community School and Mexicayotl Academy rank in Arizona?
Desert Sky Community School is unranked and Mexicayotl Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).