Desert Sky Middle School vs Empire High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sky Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
743 students
Empire High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 9–12
886 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Empire High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 203 | #38 of 286 |
| National rank | #3763 of 15,369 | #2687 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 743 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 84.5% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empire High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 68.1).
- •Empire High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 71%).
- •Empire High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Desert Sky Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.2).
- •Empire High School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 743.
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 Empire High School?
On the Success Index (US), Empire High School ranks higher (72.5 vs 68.1 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 Empire High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Middle School: 743. Empire High School: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Middle School and Empire High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sky Middle School is 13th of 203 and Empire High School is 38th of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).