Desert Sky Middle School vs Mirage Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.4 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
Mirage Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
454 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Middle School Glendale, Arizona | Mirage Elementary School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 203 | #402 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #10725 of 15,369 | #22855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 640 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mirage Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 35.6).
- •Mirage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Mirage Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Mirage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 22.9).
- •Desert Sky Middle School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 454.
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 Mirage Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mirage Elementary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 35.6 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 Sky Middle School and Mirage Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Middle School: 640. Mirage Elementary School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Middle School and Mirage Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sky Middle School is 80th of 203 and Mirage Elementary School is 402nd of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).