Desert Star Community School vs Mountain View Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Star Community School
Cornville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
144 students
Mountain View Preparatory School
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
426 students
| Measure | Desert Star Community School Cornville, Arizona | Mountain View Preparatory School Cottonwood, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #736 of 1,136 | #563 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #39318 of 50,301 | #31951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 144 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Cornville | Cottonwood |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 28.8).
- •Mountain View Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Mountain View Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Desert Star Community School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 22.4).
- •Mountain View Preparatory School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 144.
- •Desert Star Community School is a charter school while Mountain View Preparatory School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Star Community School better than Mountain View Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Preparatory School ranks higher (40.0 vs 28.8 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 Star Community School and Mountain View Preparatory School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Cornville and Cottonwood in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Star Community School: 144. Mountain View Preparatory School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Star Community School and Mountain View Preparatory School rank in Arizona?
Desert Star Community School is 736th of 1,136 and Mountain View Preparatory School is 563rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).