Desert Spirit vs Discovery School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Spirit
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
682 students
Discovery School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
601 students
| Measure | Desert Spirit Glendale, Arizona | Discovery School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #827 of 1,136 | #641 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #42226 of 50,301 | #35692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 682 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 24.1).
- •Discovery School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Desert Spirit does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.0).
- •Desert Spirit is the larger school with 682 students compared with 601.
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 Spirit better than Discovery School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery School ranks higher (34.3 vs 24.1 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 Spirit and Discovery School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Spirit: 682. Discovery School: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Spirit and Discovery School rank in Arizona?
Desert Spirit is 827th of 1,136 and Discovery School is 641st of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).