Desert Sky Middle School vs Rincon Vista Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 4.1 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
Rincon Vista Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Rincon Vista Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 203 | #22 of 203 |
| National rank | #3763 of 15,369 | #4977 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 743 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 63% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sky Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 62.3).
- •Desert Sky Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Desert Sky Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Desert Sky Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 20.9).
- •Desert Sky Middle School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 712.
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 Rincon Vista Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sky Middle School ranks higher (68.1 vs 62.3 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 Rincon Vista Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Middle School: 743. Rincon Vista Middle School: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Middle School and Rincon Vista Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sky Middle School is 13th of 203 and Rincon Vista Middle School is 22nd of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).