Desert Sky Middle School vs Mountain Shadows Elementary 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 Middle School
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
640 students
Mountain Shadows Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
426 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Middle School Glendale, Arizona | Mountain Shadows Elementary School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 203 | #479 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #10725 of 15,369 | #27487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 640 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Shadows Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 35.6).
- •Desert Sky Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Mountain Shadows Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Mountain Shadows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 22.9).
- •Desert Sky Middle School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 426.
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 Mountain Shadows Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Shadows Elementary School ranks higher (46.6 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 Mountain Shadows Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Middle School: 640. Mountain Shadows Elementary School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Middle School and Mountain Shadows Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sky Middle School is 80th of 203 and Mountain Shadows Elementary School is 479th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).