Desert Spirit vs Sunset Vista
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 788 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Spirit
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
682 students
Sunset Vista
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
676 students
| Measure | Desert Spirit Glendale, Arizona | Sunset Vista Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #827 of 1,136 | #869 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #42226 of 50,301 | #43688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 682 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 36% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Spirit scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 21.9).
- •Desert Spirit does better on math proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Desert Spirit does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Sunset Vista does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.5).
- •Desert Spirit is the larger school with 682 students compared with 676.
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 Sunset Vista?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Spirit ranks higher (24.1 vs 21.9 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 Sunset Vista?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Spirit: 682. Sunset Vista: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Spirit and Sunset Vista rank in Arizona?
Desert Spirit is 827th of 1,136 and Sunset Vista is 869th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).