Desert Sonora Elementary School vs Somerton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 758 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sonora Elementary School
Somerton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students
Somerton Middle School
Somerton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | Desert Sonora Elementary School Somerton, Arizona | Somerton Middle School Somerton, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 1,136 | #134 of 203 |
| National rank | #36493 of 50,301 | #13681 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 406 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 34% |
| city | Somerton | Somerton |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sonora Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 20.6).
- •Desert Sonora Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Desert Sonora Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Desert Sonora Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 22.5).
- •Somerton Middle School is the larger school with 697 students compared with 406.
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 Sonora Elementary School better than Somerton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sonora Elementary School ranks higher (33.1 vs 20.6 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 Sonora Elementary School and Somerton Middle School?
About 758 m in a straight line, between Somerton and Somerton in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sonora Elementary School: 406. Somerton Middle School: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sonora Elementary School and Somerton Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sonora Elementary School is 653rd of 1,136 and Somerton Middle School is 134th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).