Desert Sky Middle School vs Fees College Preparatory Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sky Middle School
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
640 students
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
Tempe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Middle School Glendale, Arizona | Fees College Preparatory Middle School Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 203 | #103 of 203 |
| National rank | #10725 of 15,369 | #12388 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 640 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Glendale | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sky Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 27.5).
- •Desert Sky Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Desert Sky Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Fees College Preparatory Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 22.9).
- •Fees College Preparatory Middle School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 640.
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 Middle School better than Fees College Preparatory Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sky Middle School ranks higher (35.6 vs 27.5 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 Middle School and Fees College Preparatory Middle School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Middle School: 640. Fees College Preparatory Middle School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Middle School and Fees College Preparatory Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sky Middle School is 80th of 203 and Fees College Preparatory Middle School is 103rd of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).